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4 EPPD officers injured in crash on I-10 West

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Update (4:16 PM): Officials with the El Paso Police Department released the following statement about the crash:

"Earlier today at 1:10 pm, four Police Officers from the El Paso Police Department and one other individual were involved in a collision on I-10 West at Copia. All four officers and the individual were transported to nearby hospitals and are currently in stable condition. All the officers’ families have been notified. Special traffic investigators are currently investigating the incident. At this time, no further information is available, and we appreciate the community’s support and patience."


Update (2:23 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say four EPPD officers were injured in the crash. One suffered serious injuries, the others suffered minor injuries. One civilian also suffered minor injuries.


Update (2:02 PM): El Paso Fire Department officials say that an officer was involved in the collision. Fire Department officials say five people were injured in the crash.


EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police say a crash is blocking traffic on I-10 West near the Copia exit. The traffic backup extends for about a mile.

Police officials say that officers are responding to the crash, which happened just before 1:10 PM.

Courtesy: TXDOT

ABC-7 has a crew going to the scene of the crash now. Officials have not released any other details.

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