Driver crashes into Niles home, causing gas leak

NILES, Ill. - A driver crashed his vehicle into a residence Wednesday morning in northwest suburban Niles.

The 30-year-old suffered a medical emergency while driving around 5:26 a.m. and crashed his car into a home in the 8500 block of West Normal Avenue, according to Niles police.

Four people were inside the residence at the time of the crash but no one was injured.

A natural gas meter at the residence was broken during the crash, causing a gas leak.

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The leak was addressed by Nicor, but the residence is currently inhabitable due to the broken gas meter.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported by paramedics to a local hospital. He was cited for driving off the roadway, police said.

Residents of the home were offered assistance by Niles Family Services.