A car lost control sometime after 1 a.m. this morning and crashed into the Willow Grove School located at 777 Checker Drive in Buffalo Grove. The vehicle veered off the road and struck the school’s corner office, displacing a steel support beam. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene, with the Buffalo Grove Fire Department calling in the MABAS Division 4 & 5 Technical Rescue Team for specialized assistance. The team arrived from across Lake County, bringing essential equipment and trained personnel to manage the situation.
Once the vehicle was safely removed, firefighters worked to clear the debris and stabilize the structure. A two-post vertical shore was constructed to provide support to the overhead beam, ensuring the safety of the building and its occupants. The incident caused significant disruption, but no injuries have been reported so far.
Several fire departments and emergency units responded to the call, including the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Department, which deployed their light tower to illuminate the scene and provided lumber for shoring. The MABAS Divisions 4 & 5 TRT also brought critical supplies, including a roll-off tractor and a supply trailer, to support the operation. Additionally, the Metropolitan Emergency Support Services (MESS) sent a warming bus and a canteen unit to assist first responders on-site.
Buffalo Grove Engine 26 and Tower 25, both recent Ferrara vehicles, were among the first to arrive. Squad 26, a Ford/Marion unit, was the initial response and set up a Command Lite tower to light the area and begin structural shoring. After the operation, the scene was cleared, and the school remained under inspection for any further damage.
Photos from the scene show the extent of the impact, with the car partially embedded in the school's facade. The incident highlights the importance of rapid response and collaboration between local and regional emergency services. No one was injured, and the school is expected to reopen once inspections are complete.
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