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2 dead after crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago

Five people injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Five people injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive 00:23

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people are dead after a serious accident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Monday evening. 

Police said the crash happened in the southbound lanes of the Drive near 31st Street just after 9 p.m. when a Chevy sedan hit a Nissan sedan while changing lanes. The collision caused the Nissan to strike a tree.  

The male driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead. 

Chicago police confirmed a female passenger of the Nissan was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. 

Police said two 21-year-old female passengers of the Nissan are in critical condition. 

The driver of the Chevy and a female passenger were taken to Stroger in fair condition. 

The crash is under investigation. 

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