Officers were driving in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens when they spotted a car that matched the description of a vehicle wanted for a past robbery.
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When officers attempted to stop the driver, he took off and crashed into an occupied car, according to the NYPD.
A 22-year-old woman and her 2-and-a-half-month-old baby were in that car. They both suffered minor injuries and were taken to Long Island Jewish and Cohen Children's Medical Center.
At the same time, a police cruiser crashed into another occupied civilian car.
The 51-year-old driver in that car also only sustained minor injuries and was transported to North Shore University Hospital.
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Three people who were in the fleeing car were taken into police custody and a gun was recovered from inside the vehicle, according to police.
Police are investigating the incident and charges are pending.
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