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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – An officer was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a car on I-264 east Saturday morning.

LMPD responded to a multi-car crash on I-264 east near Poplar Level Road a little after 9:00 a.m.

As officers worked to clear the road, a car going eastbound struck two LMPD vehicles. 

An officer outside the vehicles was taken to University Hospital with what is believed to be a minor injury. Another person involved in the crash was also taken to University Hospital with a minor injury.

The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating.

One lane on I-264 east near Poplar Level Road is still open.

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