A garda was rushed to hospital after a dramatic chase in Co Longford.
The incident began on the Ballinalee Road at around 4pm yesterday as officers conducted a stop on a vehicle that was seen "driving erratically".
As gardai approached the vehicle, the driver failed to remain at the scene and hit a garda member as they drove away.
Officers from Longford began a "managed containment operation" as the driver made their way towards the Ard Aoibhinn area, where it hit a Garda Patrol Vehicle.
The vehicle left the scene and drove to the Ardnacassa area where it then collided with a wall.
Forensic Collision investigators attended the scene and have conducted an examination.
One garda was rushed to Tullamore Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening Injuries.
The driver of the vehicle has been taken to the same hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating an incident of Dangerous Driving which resulted in several road traffic collisions in Longford on Monday 22nd March 2021.
"This matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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