LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock Police officer was injured Friday afternoon in a crash with a Citibus. A photojournalist on the scene saw firefighters working to get the officer free from a vehicle using the Jaws of Life — which took about 45 minutes.
UPDATED STORY LINK: LPD: Officer has non-life-threatening injuries after crash
The crash was reported in the 500 block of Broadway at about 4:51 pm. Police said the injuries are serious. In addition to the damage to the bus and the police unit, a traffic light was lying on the street.
Police Chief Floyd Mitchell was called to the scene as well.
We are working to get more details.
An LBK Alert said:
Lubbock Police are on the scene of a major crash near Broadway and Avenue E. Please avoid the area.
The LPD needs the public to avoid the area.
Update: Initially, police said the injuries were serious. On Monday, police provided updated information to indicate the injuries were relatively minor.
