FD: 2 hurt in Phoenix motorcycle accident

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Two people were hurt in the accident, according to a fire official.
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Posted: 01/18/2013

PHOENIX - Authorities say two people were injured in a motorcycle accident in East Phoenix Friday morning.

Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Scott McDonald said the two were on the same motorcycle when the accident happened at 52nd Street and McDowell Road.

One of the victims was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, the other with less serious injuries, McDonald said.

There was no immediate word on how the accident happened, however Air15 video showed a woman being handcuffed and placed into a police patrol car.

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