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Chicago Cop Injured When Pole Falls On Him

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago police officer was slightly injured after a car lost control and hit a light pole, sending it crashing down on him.

It happened at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Congress Pkwy on Wednesday evening.

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An officer suffered minor injuries when a pole fell on him. (CBS)

A witness said the pole was inches away from causing more serious injuries.

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