Four children confirmed dead after car drives into daycare and after school camp in Chatham, Illinois

Four children are confirmed dead and several are injured after a car was driven into a US daycare centre and after school camp.

Illinois State Police confirmed the shocking tragedy, with a spokesperson saying officers were called at 3.20pm on Monday (local time).

They said the vehicle drove through the grounds and into the east side of the building.

“The vehicle struck multiple people outside of the building before continuing through the building,” the spokesperson said.

“The vehicle also struck multiple people inside the building before exiting through the west wall of the structure.

“At this time, we can confirm four fatalities believed to be between the ages of 4-18 years.

“Three individuals were struck outside the building and one inside. Several additional individuals have been transferred to local area hospitals by ambulance and one by a life flight helicopter.”

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured and was taken by police to hospital for evaluation.

More to come.