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NYPD cruiser bursts into flames after crash in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

NYPD car involved in fiery crash
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NEW YORK -- An NYPD cruiser burst into flames after a crash Sunday in Brooklyn. 

We're told it was driving through an intersection with its lights and sirens on when a BMW slammed into it. 

It happened around 10:45 p.m. at 65th Street and Eighth Avenue and Sunset Park

Two officers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. 

Police said the 39-year-old driver of the BMW initially ran from the scene, but later returned and was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident.

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