Worcester police officer seriously injured in 3-car crash

WORCESTER, Mass. (WHDH) — A Worcester police officer was seriously injured in a three-car crash on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Officers responding to Grove and Chester streets around 1 p.m. found three cars, including an unmarked police cruiser, that had crashed near the intersection, according to Worcester police Lt. Sean Murtha.

The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries to his eye after firefighters extricated him from his crumpled cruiser. There was no word on his condition.

Police say a preliminary investigation indicates one vehicle ran a stop sign, spun the cruiser around, and pushed into the opposite travel lane. A car traveling on Grove Street then also collided with the cruiser.

Two other people were transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.

A crash reconstruction team was called to the scene.

No charges have been filed.

An investigation is ongoing.