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The Hampshire Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with heavy damages at the corner of Illinois 72 and Walker Road at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, according to officials.

“One adult male was extricated and transported with serious injuries to Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin,” said Hampshire Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Herrmann.

“Two other adults and one child were also transported to Presence St. Joseph Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Ambulances from Burlington and Pingree Grove assisted with treating and transporting the patients,” he said.

“The Kane County Sheriff is investigating,” Herrmann said.

Denise Moran is a freelance reporter.