VIDEO: Accident investigation after extrication crash involving two cars with one hitting a light pole at Higgin Road and Huntington Boulevard.
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Hoffman Estates police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:19 PM Thursday to a report of crash with injuries at Huntington Boulevard and Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, IL. Police on the scene report one person confirmed trapped in a car vs light pole crash.
First fire crews on the scene reported heavy damage and a rapid extrication of two patients. Firefighters also requested a third ambulance immediately upon arrival. A fourth ambulance was requested at 8:27 p.m. with a Schaumburg ambulance assigned.
All patients were extricated by 8:28 p.m.
Roads are blocked in the area.
At least two patients were transported to Level I Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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