UNINCORPORATED MANHATTAN — Two people were injured—one critically—in a crash at Manhattan-Monee and Schoolhouse roads late Tuesday afternoon, according to Illinois State Police and Manhattan Fire Protection District officials.
State Police were called at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday for a report a two-unit traffic crash at the intersection. Manhattan Fire Protection District first responders also responded to the scene.
Two people were injured, and one required extrication, according to Manhattan Fire Protection District Chief Steve Malone.
The extricated driver was later airlifted to an area hospital, Malone said.
The second driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, he said.
Manhattan-Monee Road is closed between S. Schoolhouse and Kankakee roads, state police said.
The crash is under investigation by Illinois State Police.