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Birmingham police officer injured during traffic stop
An officer with the Birmingham Police Department was injured during a traffic stop Monday.Police say the officer was attempting to make contact with the driver of a vehicle they had pulled over when the driver sped off, running over the officer's foot.Police then gave chase, pursuing the vehicle until the driver was eventually detained near Sloss Furnaces.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment; no charges have been announced at this time.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
An officer with the Birmingham Police Department was injured during a traffic stop Monday.
Police say the officer was attempting to make contact with the driver of a vehicle they had pulled over when the driver sped off, running over the officer's foot.
Police then gave chase, pursuing the vehicle until the driver was eventually detained near Sloss Furnaces.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13
The officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment; no charges have been announced at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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