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Charleston cruiser struck in early morning work zone collision

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Police Department reports one of its cruisers was struck in an I-77 work zone Wednesday morning.

The collision was reported at 5:11 a.m. near the northbound Westmoreland exit.

CPD said the officer in the cruiser was taken to a Charleston hospital for evaluaton as a precuation and is expected to make a full recovery.

Those in the passenger vehicle refused transport to the hospital, police said.

The interstate was closed for a period of time after the crash but has since reopened.

The wreck remains under investigation.





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