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Philadelphia Police Investigating 2 Crashes Involving Officers

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are investigating two crashes involving their officers. The first happened in Southwest Philadelphia at 65th Street and Kingsessing Avenue around 10:40 p.m. Friday.

Investigators say a driver made an illegal u-turn and hit a bike patrol officer. He was arrested for driving under the influence.

The second crash happened about 20 minutes later on Vine Street in Center City. Police say a driver hit an officer on a motorcycle patrol vehicle.

Both officers are out of the hospital and recovering.

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