Miami Beach police officer critically injured in crash, officials say

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A Miami Beach police officer was critically injured after a crash Wednesday evening, officials said.

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The crash happened near Ninth Street and Meridian Avenue as the officer was responding to a separate traffic crash.

Cellphone video captured the aftermath of the crash involving the officer as Miami Beach police and fire rescue crews flooded the scene.

Another view showed what appears to be a damaged police ATV in the middle of the road.

The officer was transported by Miami Beach Fire Rescue to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.

Police shut down the scene for hours as detectives worked to piece together what happened.

The crash remains under investigation and investigators have not said whether any other vehicles were involved.

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