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Las Vegas police officer injured in accident

A Las Vegas police officer was injured in an accident early Sunday morning.

The officer was riding a dirt bike-type vehicle about 3:30 a.m. near Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue when he hit a taxicab, Las Vegas police Lt. Barbara Schmidt said.

The officer was transported to University Medical Center for treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening.

He has not been identified. It is unclear who was at fault in the accident.

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