ORANGE COUNTY, FL : Orange County deputy seriously hurt in crash on Saturday, August 12, 2017

Three drivers, including an Orange County deputy, were injured when the deputy lost control of her cruiser Saturday night, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said.

The crash happened around 8 p.m., on John Young Parkway, south of Americana Boulevard.

The Orange County deputy was responding to a call when she lost control, crossed the median, and hit another car, troopers said. The civilian car then hit a third vehicle.

Because of the damage, the deputy was trapped in the cruiser. Orange County firefighters cut the roof off the patrol car, and freed her, troopers said.

The Orange County deputy was seriously hurt while the other two drivers suffered minor injuries, according to an FHP release.

It was raining heavily in Orange County at the time of the crash. The cause remains under investigation.

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Orange County deputy seriously hurt in crash while responding to call