Police investigating after officer collides with car in Concord, officials say

CONCORD, N.C. — Police are investigating after an officer collided with another car in Concord Thursday night.

The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Concord Mills Boulevard and Christenbury Parkway.

Channel 9 was at the scene, where the officer’s car can be seen smashed into a pole. The airbag can also be seen in the driver’s seat.

Authorities said the officer was hit when a driver in another car ran a red light.

The officer and driver were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

No other details have been released at this point.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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