Investigation underway after car drives into church in southwest suburbs

An investigation is underway after a car drove into a church Friday in southwest suburban Palos Park, according to officials.

The crash occurred Friday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of Transfiguration, located at the intersection of 123rd Street and 86th Avenue.

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Photos of the outside of the church showed a large hole in the side of the building, with the car appearing to have driven entirely into the structure.

According to police, three children were transported to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn with injuries, while the driver and a church staff member were also hospitalized.

The driver appeared to have suffered a medical emergency immediately prior to the crash, authorities said.

None of the injuries were reported to be serious, according to the church's pastor.

Additionally, two Palos Park police officers were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation sustained while cleaning up debris from the crash.

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