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Officer Injured After Responding To Crash On I-83

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Baltimore Police Department officer was taken to a hospital to be treated for a back injury after responding to an accident on I-83 Sunday morning.

The multi-vehicle crash happened at 8 a.m., just before Cold Spring Ln. in the southbound lanes.

An officer who responded to the scene reported having a back injury, and was taken to Shock Trauma. At last check, the officer is said to be in good condition.

Traffic was diverted for a time, but lanes were reopened about an hour later.

Fire crews also responded to the scene.

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