Police officer in hospital after Wolverhampton crash

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A police dog handler and two others have been taken to hospital after his van, which had three dogs inside, crashed on a busy Wolverhampton road today.

The officer's van rolled over after it was involved in a smash on the junction of Willenhall Road and Moseley Road in Portobello.

Firefighters called to the scene said at least one dog inside the van had to be sedated by a vet.

Police said none of the dogs - two German Shepherds and a springer spaniel - were injured in the crash, at 11.10am.

The road was closed until around 1pm.

The three people were taken to hospital as a precaution.

Any witnesses should call police on 101.

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