Squad car catches fire after crash in Crow Wing County

CROW WING COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A police squad car was burned following a three-vehicle crash in Crow Wing County Monday night, according to the sheriff’s office. 

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 10:23 p.m. on State Highway 371 near Barbeau Road. 

The squad was a total loss following the fire, and the officer inside was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. There were a total of three people in the other two cars, and they were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.  

The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident remains under investigation.