Police say a five pedestrians, the two officers in the cruiser, and a driver and passenger in the other car were hospitalized for minor injuries.
Initially, it was believed a 3-month-old infant in a stroller was among those struck. But it appears that the mother was able to get the child out of the way in time. Officials say the severest injury was a broken leg.
Authorities say the officers were responding to a call.
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