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Photo of deputy holding baby after crash goes viral

LEEDS, Alabama (WCMH/WISH) – A deputy in Alabama showed the softer side of law enforcement when a picture of him holding a child after a crash went viral.

According to the Jefferson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Deputy Ric Lindley helped to comfort the baby after a crash on Interstate 20 near Leads Tuesday morning.

The picture, which was shared at about 11 a.m., was quickly liked and shared thousands of times.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office commented on the photo, “You’re in good hands baby girl.”

According to CNN, the crash involved two vehicles, an ambulance and a tractor trailer. No serious injuries were reported.