2 LAPD officers suffer major injuries after horrific four-vehicle crash in South Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - Two Los Angeles Police Department officers suffered major injuries after their patrol vehicle was involved in a horrific crash in South Los Angeles late Wednesday night. 

By Thursday morning, one of the LAPD officers was listed in critical condition, while the other was listed in serious condition. 

Two other people involved in the four-vehicle crash were also hurt, police said. 

Officers responded to the area of Main Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard just before 10 p.m. after receiving a call for help. 

While crossing the intersection, the LAPD patrol SUV collided with a tow truck. It is believed the driver of the tow truck ran a red light, authorities said. 

Aerials from SkyFOX over the scene showed Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics trying to extract the officers from the vehicle. Officers tried to pry the driver's side door of the police vehicle open until Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived and were able to free the officer from the wreckage. The officer was placed on a gurney and rushed to a waiting ambulance.

The driver of the tow truck also suffered major injuries, officials said. 

Another vehicle that included a family with children was also involved in the crash. However, no one in the family suffered any injuries. 

The names of those involved in the crash, including the two officers, have not been released. 

No further information was immediately available. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.