Houston police officer injured in crash in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston police officer was injured in a crash in southwest Houston Thursday morning.

Police say the two-vehicle wreck happened shortly before 6 a.m. on Chimney Rock at South Braeswood. The officer reportedly had emergency lights on when the Chevy Tahoe struck the patrol vehicle at the intersection.

The officer and the other driver involved were both taken to a hospital for treatment. Their injuries were said to be not life-threatening.

An investigation is ongoing.

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