The Seattle Sounders celebrated their MLS Cup victory on Tuesday with a parade through the city, but one of the trolleys in the parade ran into and injured a cop on a bicycle.
#BREAKING Seattle bike officer hit by trolley during Sounders parade – https://t.co/i7RveDZ991 pic.twitter.com/iCStER3p5A
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) December 13, 2016
The extent of the injury is unknown, although ESPN reports the injury appeared to be to the officer’s leg. An AP report said the injury is not life-threatening in nature.
Bike officer injured in collision with trolley near parade route at Queen Anne Av/Mercer St. More details as they become available.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) December 13, 2016
In addition to the accident involving the police officer, police say two arrests were made to fans trying to hop on the trolleys as they moved through the city.
#SoundersMarch etiquette pro-tip: Don't try & board the @SoundersFC trolleys. Two people under arrest for this so far. ⚽️
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