A tragic incident occurred in central Illinois when a car crashed through a building used for an after-school camp, resulting in the deaths of three children and a teenager. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, may have experienced a medical emergency, as no drugs or alcohol were involved, though this remains under investigation. The vehicle traveled a considerable distance before leaving the road, crossing a field, a road, and a parking lot, before crashing through the building. Six other children were injured, some of whom have been released from the hospital, with families requesting privacy. The victims included 18-year-old Rylee Britton and three young girls under the age of 10, all from Chatham, near Springfield.

The crash occurred at a building used by Youth Needing Other Things Outdoors (YNOT), where a car went off-road, crossed multiple obstacles, and crashed through the building, killing four and injuring six others.

The driver, who was not injured, may have had a medical emergency, as there was no evidence of drug or alcohol influence, although the investigation is still ongoing.

The vehicle was noted to be at a 'substantial distance' from the road before it left the pavement, crossed a field, a road, a sidewalk, and a parking lot, showing no attempt to alter direction before crashing.

The victims were identified as Rylee Britton, 18, Ainsley Johnson, 8, Kathryn Corley, 7, and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, all hailing from the local community of Chatham.

Six additional children were taken to the hospital, and while some have been released, details remain private at the families' request, as stated by the authorities.

Chatham is a small community located near Springfield, Illinois, with a population of about 15,000, now reeling from this unexpected tragedy.

Security footage is part of the ongoing investigation, aiming to clarify the circumstances of the driver's potential medical condition at the time of the crash.