Garland officer injured by suspected drunk driver

A Garland police officer was injured on the George Bush Tollway near Holford Road when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The officer had a suspect in his custody at the time of the accident and was standing outside of his patrol car when he was struck by another car. His squad car was also struck. The officer was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The suspect in custody and the suspected drunk driver were taken to Baylor Medical Center of Garland with less serious injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.

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Three workers injured in acid spill in Garland

Three workers were injured in an acid spill at a Garland chemical manufacturing plant earlier this week. Investigators reported that the workers were cleaning tanks as part of a changeover operation in the manufacturing area when the acid was spilled. Two of the workers came into contact with the acid by skin, while the third worker grew ill after inhaling fumes. All three were treated at Baylor Hospital.

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