Several hospitalized after West Side crash involving Chicago police vehicle: officials

CHICAGO - Several people were hospitalized Tuesday evening after a multi-vehicle crash involving a Chicago police squad car, authorities said.

What we know:

The collision occurred around 6:07 p.m. in the 5600 block of West Chicago Avenue. 

According to police, the squad car was traveling eastbound with its emergency lights activated when it struck a Nissan. The impact caused the Nissan to collide with a Hyundai.

Multiple people were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately known.

Further details haven't been released. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.