5 injured in car crash after police pursuit in Fairmount, Cincinnati

Five people were admitted to the hospital after a car crashed into a building and caught on fire.

It happened after a police pursuit in South Fairmount, Cincinnati according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. 

Fire officials said the victims were taken out from the car after the fire was extinguished.

All five have been admitted to area hospitals, fire officials said.

There was no information available about the current condition of the people.

Fire crews are working at the scene of the crash in the 1600 block of Westwood Avenue, and the area will remain shut down for some time.

We’re still working to learn the condition of the 5 people that were hurt here in South Fairmount after a Police pursuit that ended in a fiery crash. Cincy PD and Norwood PD are both on scene. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/fm10XjfJ1y

— Matthew Wood (@PhotogMattW) March 21, 2021