Police car cops it in central Christchurch

MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ

A Police car in Christchurch has copped it, after a t-bone crash.

Police are investigating a crash between a BMW and one of their own vehicles.

A police spokeswoman said the t-bone crash happened at 2.10pm in Christchurch's central city on Wednesday.

The nose of a late-model BMW was severely damaged in the collision, while the left-hand side of the Police car bore the brunt of the force.

A police spokeswoman said the scene of the crash at the intersection of Bealey Ave and Durham St North had to be cleaned up.

A St John spokesman said one person was taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

- Stuff