Trooper Flips Car

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A Virginia State Police trooper flipped his patrol car while responding to an emergency call on Afton Mountain Saturday afternoon.

Police say the trooper lost control, hit a mile marker sign, and the car ended up on its roof.

He was taken to Augusta Health Center and is expected to be OK.

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