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Crash in gas station parking lot leaves police officer hurt in North Philly Saturday, officials say

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An officer was injured in a crash in North Philadelphia on Saturday night, a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department said.

The officer was driving out of a gas station parking lot on the 100 block of West Lehigh Avenue when a person crashed into their police cruiser, police said.

When medics responded to the scene, they found the person did not need help and transported the officer to a nearby hospital, according to police.

The officer is expected to be okay, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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