Two of the three cars involved in the accident were this sedan and SUV. The sedan passengers were able to get out of their car while two in the SUV needed to be extricated. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters assess the condition of the third car at the scene and the injured occupant. Larry Shapiro photo

A panoramic view of the scene shows all of the vehicles involved. Larry Shapiro photo

As firefighters and paramedics access the patients and the damage, stabilization of the SUV begins. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters begin to separate the roof of the Toyotya Camry as a medic accompanies the patient inside. Larry Shapiro photo

One patient from the SUV is packaged as firefighters continue to work to free the passenger. Larry Shapiro photo

A patient is taken to an ambulance for transport to an area hospital. Larry Shapiro photo

Simultaneous extrications take place to free additional patients. Larry Shapiro photo

Debris from the collision and the extrications is scattered throughout the street and sidewalk. Larry Shapiro photo

Another patient has been freed from the wreckage and is prepared for the trip to a hospital. Larry Shapiro photo

The extrication of the Camry's driver was involved. Larry Shapiro photo

After the patients were extricated, firefighters begin to pickup all of the tools used to cut and stabilize the vehicles. Larry Shapiro photo

The Cook County Sheriff's Police has jurisdiction of the crash site in an unincorporated section of Glenview and began their investigation after the fire department picked up. Larry Shapiro photo