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Denver officer has leg amputated after being struck by firetruck at Nuggets' championship parade

  • A Denver police officer had a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a firetruck during the Nuggets' NBA championship parade.
  • Sgt. Justin Dodge was trying to protect fans when he was hit.
  • Dodge underwent a procedure that involved a skin graft.
  • He has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
  • The incident occurred on June 15th, three days after the Nuggets won their first NBA championship.
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