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New Jersey Trooper Taken to Hospital After Highway Accident

An accident on a New Jersey highway injured a state trooper, authorities say. 

State Police say the trooper was investigating an accident on I-195 westbound when his patrol vehicle was struck on the driver's side shortly after 8 a.m.

It's not clear what caused the crash. The trooper was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center with minor injuries.

Chopper 4 over the scene showed the state police vehicle being towed away; it didn't appear badly damaged. 

The condition of the other driver, in a Ford Windstar, wasn't clear. No arrest or summons has been issued. 

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