2 Calgary officers taken to hospital with minor injuries after truck hits police car

A Calgary police cruiser. (Tom Ross, CityNews Calgary)

Posted Dec 25, 2022 1:12 pm.

Last Updated Dec 25, 2022 1:28 pm.

Calgary Police Service says a police vehicle has been struck by a truck Christmas Day in the city’s downtown.

Officers say at around 11:30 am, they responded to an incident, where a truck hit the back of a police car in the area of 4 Street SW and 12 Avenue SW.

They say two police officers were taken to hospital with minor injuries and the driver of the truck is currently in their custody.

Meanwhile, officers add, the area is currently closed for investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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