Three FBI special agents were injured Thursday night after their vehicle was hit in the 7th Ward while they were on duty, a spokesperson for FBI New Orleans said.

The three agents were near the intersection of AP Tureaud Avenue and Aubry Street shortly after 9 p.m. when their car was struck, according to the agency.

The officers were taken to a hospital and released shortly after being treated for minor injuries.

The agents were working on an investigation at the time of the crash, but the FBI declined to further comment on the operation, saying it was ongoing.

Louisiana State Police is investigating the crash and no other information was immediately available.

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