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Car crashes into Belton police cruiser on I-35

Two people, including an officer, were taken to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center for observation after a car crashed into a Belton police cruiser near an I-35 on ramp.

BELTON, Texas — A car traveling on I-35 crashed into a Belton police cruiser around 8 a.m. Wednesday.

The crash happened near an I-35 on ramp in the 200 block of I-35, officials said.

A driver traveling southbound in a Toyota Camry fell asleep at the wheel, according to officials. The Camry clipped a Nissan SUV, which caused the Nissan to crash into the officer's car.

Officials said the officer was on the side of the road, possibly setting up a radar, when the crash occurred.

The officer and driver operating the Nissan were taken to the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center for observation, according to officials.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is conducting the investigation.

Correction: An earlier version of this article stated no injuries occurred in the crash; however, officials said there were no serious injuries. Several people were taken to a hospital for observation.

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