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2 CPD officers, driver injured in West Side crash

Two Chicago police officers and the driver of the vehicle that struck them were transported to area hospitals, according to Chicago police.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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A man was hit in the head, kicked and robbed Oct. 13, 2019, in the 200 block of West Adams Street.

Two Chicago police officers and a driver were injured in a crash June 13, 2021, in Austin.

Sun-Times Wire

A driver struck a Chicago police vehicle Sunday morning injuring themself and two officers in Austin on the West Side.

The officers were responding to a call of a person with a gun about 3:25 a.m. in the 5100 block of West Madison Street when someone struck their vehicle, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.

Two officers were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital, police said. Their condition was unknown.

Police have not yet released any additional information on the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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