Unmarked police car bursts into flames in Manhattan crash; Woman, 3 NYPD officers hurt

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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Woman, 3 NYPD officers injured in Manhattan car crash
The officers in the unmarked car were responding to a job with their sirens on. Their car burst into flames when it collided with another vehicle, officials said.

HAMILTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- An unmarked police car burst into flames after a crash in Manhattan.

Officials say it happened just after 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Hamilton Heights.

The officers in the unmarked car were responding to a job with their sirens on. Officials say their car crashed into another vehicle as they turned left on 145th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

A 22-year-old woman driving the other car suffered minor injuries.

Authorities say the three NYPD officers in the unmarked car suffered minor injuries, as well.

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