Alcohol may be a factor in a multi-vehicle crash in South Bend that injured three people.

The collision happened just after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the intersection of Ireland Road and Ironwood Drive.

A total of four cars were impacted – three were involved in the initial crash and one was damaged due to debris.

Three people were taken to the hospital – two by ambulance and one who was taken by relatives.

None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Following an investigation by responding officers, one of the drivers was detained pending a possible DUI investigation.

The intersection was closed for approximately two hours.