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State police cruiser struck while transporting prisoner

A Massachusetts State Police cruiser was struck by another vehicle early Wednesday morning at Columbia Circle in Dorchester.

According to police, the cruiser was being used to transport a prisoner when it was struck at about 2:30 a.m.

That prisoner was transported to Boston Medical Center for evaluation for possible minor injuries, according to state police.

Police said the female diver of the other vehicle had a suspended license and will be cited.

Neither the trooper nor the other driver were injured.

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