Savannah police cruisers struck during traffic stop on I-516; roadway closed

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Multiple lanes are closed along I-516 Thursday after a car struck multiple police cruisers during an active traffic stop, authorities confirmed.

According to the Savannah Police Department, officers were conducting a traffic stop along the highway when another driver hit their police vehicles.

Officials say EMS transported an officer and the detained individual to a local hospital for treatment. Both have non-life-threatening injuries.

Traffic remains blocked near Veterans Parkway and Lynes Parkway heading toward DeRenne Avenue as emergency personnel and investigators work the scene.

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

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