Huntersville police officer hurt while responding to crash on I-77

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A Huntersville police officer was hurt after a patrol car was hit while responding to a crash on I-77 early Tuesday morning.

It happened around 6 a.m. in the northbound general purpose lanes of I-77, past I-485 near the Hambright Road bridge.

UPDATE: @HPDNC was working a crash I-77 NB past I-485 near Hambright Rd. bridge when their patrol car was hit. Luckily @MecklenburgEMS says Initial reports are 1 patient with non life threatening injuries. Please slow down and look out for our first responders! #cltraffic https://t.co/7EzAWxRKID
— Traffic Team 9 (@TrafficTeam9) March 16, 2021

Officials said Huntersville police were working a crash on I-77 when a patrol car was hit from behind. An officer was taken to the hospital, but they are expected to be OK.

Authorities have not said what led up to the collision or if anyone will face charges.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com updates.

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