Providence

Several hurt after crash involving police cruiser in Providence

Police were responding to a call for a disturbance involving a gun at the time of the crash, WJAR reported, citing Providence police

WJAR

Several people were hurt, including an officer, over the weekend, during a crash involving a police cruiser in Providence, Rhode Island, according to NBC affiliate WJAR.

The crash happened early Sunday morning, around 4:30, at the intersection of Broadway and Courtland Street.

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It's unclear exactly how many people were injured — WJAR reported that the officer was taken to Rhode Island Hospital, and the occupants of the other vehicle were taken to a hospital as well.

The officer was said to be conscious and alert, and the others' injuries were considered non-life threatening.

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Police were responding to a call for a disturbance involving a gun at the time of the crash, WJAR reported, citing Providence police.

An investigation is ongoing by the Providence Police Traffic Division.

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