Philadelphia officer hospitalized after cash
A Philadelphia Police Officer was taken to the hospital this morning after an accident in the southwest part of the city.
WPVI-TV reports the officer was injured when the cruiser collided with a civilian vehicle while in route to a call.
The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. on the 5800 block of Thomas Street.
According to WPVI-TV, the impact of the crash also caused the officer’s car to strike a parked car and a pole, sending the other vehicle into a wall.
The driver of the other car was also taken to a nearby hospital.
WPVI-TV says both the officer and the other driver are listed in stable condition.
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