CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured after their patrol vehicle crashed into a tree on the city’s South Side.

Around 2:40 p.m. on Friday, paramedics were called to the intersection of 72nd Street and S. Fairfield Avenue in Chicago Lawn. According to police, officers were responding to reports of a stolen vehicle when they attempted to avoid crashing into another car in traffic. 

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Officers lost control of the unmarked police car and struck a tree, police added.

Ambulances rushed the officers to Christ Hospital but their injuries were non-life-threatening. Chicago police Supt. David Brown said both officers suffered “multiple broken bones, but will thankfully be okay.”

Regarding the stolen vehicle investigation, police confirm that two people are in custody.

SkyCam9 flew above the scene.