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Shaler Twp. Police officer hurt after cruiser struck by another vehicle in Rt. 8 construction zone

September 27, 2023 / 5:08 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Shaler Township Police cruiser was struck by another vehicle overnight in a construction zone along Route 8.

The crash happened around 3:30 a.m.

KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer

Shaler Police tell KDKA that the cruiser was hit head-on and the officer inside it along with the driver of the other vehicle were both taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Route 8 was closed while police were on scene, but reopened just after 6 a.m.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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