"Police Officer's Leg Amputated After Being Hit by Fire Truck at Nuggets Parade"

A Denver police officer had his leg amputated below the knee after being struck by a fire truck during the celebratory parade for the Denver Nuggets' NBA championship win. Sgt. Justin Dodge was trying to protect fans when the incident occurred. He underwent a procedure that included a skin graft and has been released from the hospital to recover at home. The Nuggets won their first NBA championship by defeating the Miami Heat in the finals.