Several injured after NYPD vehicle hits pedestrians in the Bronx

A New York Police Department vehicle struck several pedestrians Thursday afternoon in the Bronx following a collision with another vehicle, authorities said.

The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. local time, according to the New York City Fire Department.

Two NYPD officers were in a marked police vehicle when it collided with a civilian vehicle at an intersection, according to a statement from police. The impact sent the police vehicle over the curb, and it hit several pedestrians, police said.