3 hospitalized after SAPD unit, VIA van involved in multi-vehicle crash in Medical Center, officials say

Crash happened Tuesday evening at Wurzbach Road and Ewing Halsell Drive

SAN ANTONIO – Three people were hospitalized after a San Antonio Police Department unit and a VIA Metropolitan Transit van were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the Northwest Side.

The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wurzbach Road and Ewing Halsell Drive in the Medical Center.

Police said three people were taken to a hospital for further treatment. The severity of their injuries is unknown.

Photos taken by KSAT appear to show at least three vehicles were involved in the crash.

A VIA spokesperson confirmed to KSAT that a vehicle collided with multiple others, including a VIAtrans van. The spokesperson said no passengers were on board the van and the VIA operator was not injured.

Additional information was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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3 hospitalized after SAPD unit, VIA van involved in multi-vehicle crash in Medical Center, officials say

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