LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — Las Vegas Metro police are investigating an incident that has left two officers hospitalized.

LVMPD officers were responding to a call near Blue Diamond and Valley View a little after 7 p.m., according to officials.

Las Vegas Metro police are investigating an incident near Blue Diamond and Valley View that has left two officers hospitalized. (FOX5)

When they attempted to make contact with the suspects they began fleeing the scene. Officials report during the exchange the officers were attacked by the suspects.

Two officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Police ask drivers to avoid the area as Blue Diamond West bound at Hinson will be closed for several hours.

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