There are no serious injuries after a police vehicle and a private vehicle collided at a city intersection this evening.
At 5.51pm a Police car was dispatched to an incident on Ferry Road where it was believed a 37 year old man was seen waving a knife around.
The Police car was heading east on Tuam Street, approaching Colombo Street. Another vehicle was traveling west on Tuam Street, also approaching Colombo Street; both vehicles had a green traffic lights. The police car had flashing lights and sirens on.
The police car slowed for the intersection then proceeded across it however the other vehicle turned right in front of it and they collided.
The three adult males in the other car were taken to Christchurch Hospital where after initial assessment it appears that none have life threatening injuries. The Police officer has no injuries; the vehicle's air bags inflated.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene. The independent Police Complaints Authority will oversee it.
Inspector Craig McKay.