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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving an East Point police car Monday afternoon.

East Point police said the crash happened at the intersection of Norman Berry Drive and Cleveland Avenue.

A patrol car traveling south on Norman Berry Drive went through the intersection with its lights and sirens on, hitting a westbound vehicle that entered the intersection from Cleveland Avenue, according to the East Point Police Department.

Police said the patrol car was on the way to assist another officer, who was already  on scene with a suspicious person who also had a warrant for their arrest. 

The patrol car hit the other vehicle on the passenger side. Police said all occupants of both vehicles were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. They did not say how many were injured.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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