On Monday afternoon, a serious accident occurred at The UPS Store located on Route 52/Jefferson Street in Shorewood, Illinois, when a sports utility vehicle crashed into the store in reverse. According to Troy Fire Protection District officials, the incident took place around 2:30 p.m., resulting in severe injuries to a woman who was inside the store at the time. Firefighters arrived on the scene and worked for about 20 minutes to extricate the woman, who was subsequently taken to St. Joe's Hospital in serious condition. Fire Lieutenant Niko Rousonelos described the situation as 'catastrophic,' and noted that the cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Shorewood Police Department. They are looking into whether the vehicle malfunctioned or if the driver experienced a medical emergency. Fortunately, the driver did not require hospitalization. The crash caused significant damage to the store, which is expected to remain closed for an extended period as building officials assess the situation.