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Crash involving Chicago police vehicle downs pole into building

By Elyssa Kaufman

/ CBS Chicago

CPD squad car crashes into pole in West Town

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A Chicago police car struck a pole overnight. 

Police said the officers were driving, in the 1500 block of West North Avenue in West Town just before 1 a.m., when they lost control of the vehicle and hit a pole. CPD said the pole then hit a building. 

One officer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. 

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.

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