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Two Officers Injured as Patrol Car Hits Tree in Moers

Authorities say the cause remains unclear in what they describe as a single-vehicle crash under investigation.

Overview

  • The patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree early Friday while the officers were en route to an assignment.
  • The occupants, a 23-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man, were able to exit the vehicle on their own and were taken to a hospital.
  • A dpa report said the officers were severely injured, while police have not provided further details on their condition.
  • A police spokesperson said no other road users were involved, and the vehicle was thrown back onto the roadway after the impact.
  • The road was closed for several hours during on-scene work as investigators seek to determine how the crash occurred.