A violent crash at East 12th Street and the Bayfront Parkway sent four people to the hospital Sunday afternoon after one of the vehicles went over an embankment and landed on the railroad tracks below.

The collision happened around 3:30 p.m.

First responders said at least two people were in the vehicle that landed on the tracks.

One victim was able to walk up the embankment with assistance, while another reportedly suffered a head injury.

Emergency crews worked for an extended period to recover the car with a tow truck.

The cause of the crash and the severity of injuries remain under investigation. Erie Police are leading the investigation.