The eastbound lanes of the bypass near S.R. 23 is expected to be backed up for several hours after a multiple-vehicle crash involving a police officer, according to the South Bend Police Department.

The crash was reported at about 11:30 a.m. Injuries have been reported by multiple news agencies, but it’s not immediately clear how serious those injuries are.

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