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MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A Marion Police Officer was hurt in a three vehicle crash while responding to an emergency call Friday.

The vehicles collided around 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of South Russell Street and West Cherry Street.

The officer was flown to a regional hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Two people were taken to local hospitals. Two others refused medical treatment.

The crash is being investigated by the Illinois State Police.