Philadelphia police officer injured after driver hits parked cars in Germantown

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police took two people into custody after a driver struck several parked vehicles and an officer was injured Friday afternoon in the city's Germantown section.

Police responded around 4:50 p.m. to the 5600 block of Germantown Avenue, near Chelten Avenue.

The driver of a vehicle struck several parked vehicles, and an officer was also injured.

Two people were taken into custody. The injured officer was being taken to a hospital.

Police did not immediately provide information about the officer's injuries or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Germantown Avenue was closed in the area as police investigate.

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