A tragic accident in Chatham, Illinois has left a community mourning the loss of four young children after a driver collided with the school bus they were on. According to Illinois State Police, the driver responsible for the crash is not currently in custody.

The incident occurred after school on Friday when a vehicle rear-ended the school bus carrying the children from an after-school center. The force of the impact caused the bus to roll over, resulting in multiple injuries and the death of four children. The driver of the vehicle was believed to be traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.

Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and have not released the identity of the driver. The driver did not sustain any life-threatening injuries and was not taken into custody following the incident.

The Chatham community is devastated by the loss of the four children and is coming together to support their families during this difficult time. School officials have offered grief counseling to students and staff affected by the tragedy.