Louisville (US), Nov 20 (AP) Two police officers were shot on Tuesday night in Louisville, authorities said.

The Louisville Metro Police Department said in a post on social media that the officers were shot in the Smoketown neighbourhood.

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Both were taken to the University of Louisville Hospital. Police did not give details on their condition.

Police had a heavy police presence at the scene.

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No further information was immediately released. (AP)

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