2 Philadelphia police officers injured in separate motorbike crashes

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two Philadelphia police officers suffered minor injuries in separate motorbike crashes on Friday within blocks of one another.

The first accident happened after 6 p.m. at 5th and Luzerne streets in Hunting Park.

Police say the officer's back wheel suddenly gave out, and he was thrown from the bike.

Minutes later at 4th Street and Wyoming Avenue, another officer was hurt after the brakes on his bike suddenly gave out.

Both officers are expected to be OK.