A Maryland State Police trooper was struck and injured Wednesday on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, shutting down some lanes, officials said.
The trooper was hit during a traffic stop and taken to a hospital for treatment, Maryland State Police said.
Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said.
The crash occurred on the southbound lanes near Exit 6 and Maryland Route 28. The crash and investigation closed two left lanes, spurring delays that stretched to Maryland Route 124 near Gaithersburg, officials said.
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Information wasn’t immediately released about the driver who allegedly struck the trooper, including whether they would face charges.
A Maryland State Police crash team was sent to the scene to investigate.
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