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Hamilton police officer struck by SUV while doing speed enforcement​, taken to hospital

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Hamilton police officer sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle while working speed enforcement
WATCH ABOVE: A Hamilton police officer was struck by a vehicle while working on speed enforcement in the city's west end. The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries – Sep 22, 2017

A Hamilton police officer has been taken to hospital after being hit by a SUV while conducting speed enforcement in the city’s west end.

Emergency crews were called to Highway 6 near Concession Road 8 West in Flamborough at around 5 p.m. Friday.

A Hamilton police spokesperson told Global News the officer was in the process of pulling over the SUV when he was struck.

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Paramedics took the officer to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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A red SUV at the scene could be seen with a dent in the roof and a broken windshield.

The spokesperson said the investigation is continuing and charges haven’t been laid as of Friday evening.

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