South Carolina: Anderson police car with officer inside struck during traffic stop

An Anderson police officer was involved in a crash during a traffic stop on Friday.

Police said the officer was inside his vehicle conducting a traffic stop when another car struck his vehicle on East North Avenue and Park Drive near Linley Park. Emergency medical responders were called to the crash and the officer was taken to the hospital.

His medical condition was not immediately available. The driver who struck the police car was also taken to the hospital. Their condition is not known.