A Hamilton police cruiser was T-boned by a car as it drove through the intersection of Main and Wellington streets.

The crash, between a Chevrolet Aveo and the marked cruiser, took place Saturday around noon.

The driver, who declined to be identified, said he was travelling east on Main Street. As he approached the intersection, two cars were stopped in the left lane waiting for the light to turn.

The driver of the Chevrolet proceeded into the intersection as the light turned green. It was only then that he saw a police cruiser with its lights flashing, travelling south on Wellington through the intersection.

Staff Sergeant Mike Spencer said the female officer in the crash was taken to the hospital and released with minor injuries.

The driver of the Aveo did not suffer any serious injuries, but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. He was also released on Saturday, Spencer said.

The cause of the crash is still under police investigation.