5 hurt in crash involving Chicago police squad car in Garfield Park, CPD says

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five people, including two Chicago police officers, were hurt in a crash early Sunday, CPD said.

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The crash happened at about12:01 a.m. in the 3800-block of West Washington Avenue, police said.

CPD officers were driving to a scene with their lights and sirens on, according to police.

A 42-year-old man was driving a gray SUV, failed to slow down, and crashed into the CPD squad car, police said.

The driver and two other men in the SUV were taken to an area hospital. They are expected to be OK.

Two Chicago police officers were taken to an area hospital and are also expected to be OK.

The driver was taken into custody. Police said charges and citations were pending.

Three parked cars were also struck in the crash.

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