2 Suffolk officers hurt in fall through floor while investigating burglary in Huntington Station, police say
Two Suffolk County police officers investigating a burglary suffered minor injuries when a basement stairwell collapsed in Huntington Station on Monday.
Police said the two Second Precinct officers, who were not identified, fell 8-10 feet while searching a home on 11th Avenue about 2:39 p.m. They were transported to a hospital for evaluation and treatment, police said.
Police did not release additional details of the burglary call but said the incident was still being investigated on Tuesday.
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