A police chase ends with cruisers crashing, officers injured and the pursued vehicle getting away

NEWARK, NJ– A police chase in northern New Jersey ended when at least two cruisers crashed early Monday, injuring several officers.

The chase began around 2 a.m. in Bloomfield when officers tried to stop an SUV, WABC-TV in New York reported. The pursuit continued into nearby Newark, where the crash occurred.

It was not immediately clear how many officers were injured and how many vehicles were involved. The injured officers were treated in a hospital.

The SUV being pursued was not involved in the crash and fled, authorities said. It is not clear why officers tried to stop the action.

Newark police declined to comment on the crash, which remains under investigation. Bloomfield police did not immediately respond to a request for comment.