A motorcycle police officer is being airlifted to the hospital after being involved in a crash along the Interstate 75 extension in Hialeah, leading to a major closure.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near the Gratigny Parkway’s entrance to I-75, just west of the Palmetto Expressway, at around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday.

7Skyforce captured first responders as they administered CPR in a grassy area near the roadway.

A rescue helicopter landed in the middle of the roadway and is now transporting the officer to Ryder Trauma Center in unknown condition. 7News has learned the patient is a Miami Beach Police officer.

Officers from several law enforcement agencies stood outside the hospital in a show of support, shortly after the rescue helicopter landed on the roof.

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