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Vehicle Strikes, Injures Officer Outside Phillies Game: Reports

The officer was directing traffic near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, according to CBS News.

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PHILADELPHIA — A vehicle struck a Philadelphia police officer who was directing traffic near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex after Wednesday night's Phillies game, according to reports.

The collision happened around 9:20 p.m. at Broad Street and Packer Avenue, according to CBS News.

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The officer was brought to Jefferson Hospital with a leg injury, says 6abc Action News.

The striking driver stayed at the scene.

Visit CBS News and Action News for full reports.

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