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UPDATE: Newark Officers Seriously Injured After Car Strikes Them on Route 1&9

Newark

Police in Newark reported that just after 6:05 a.m. today, two Newark police officers responding to a vehicle crash at Routes 1 & 9 South were struck by a third vehicle.

Both officers were outside their police vehicle, which was also struck.

Police said both officers were transported to University Hospital for treatment.

Each officers sustained significant injuries but are both reportedly in stable condition. 

This incident remains under investigation.

No further information is available.

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