6 people taken to hospitals after Marengo-area crash

Six people were taken to local hospitals following a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 23 and River Road outside Marengo Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts.

Firefighters were sent to the scene about 2:40 p.m. Monday and found a two-car crash with “moderate damage.” The six people were taken to local hospitals with minor to moderate, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the release. Five people were in a Buick SUV and one was in a Hyundai sedan, according to the release.

“We appreciated the assistance from Woodstock, Huntley, Genoa-Kingston, and Hampshire Fire for facilitating additional transports from the scene,” according to the release.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, according to the release.