Four Hartford (CT) firefighters were hurt when a car slammed into a fire engine while crews were assisting State Police on Tuesday morning, according to a report published by WFSB News 3.
One firefighter was transported by ambulance the hospital for treatment and the three others sought treatment at a local hospital on their own, according to the report that also stated none of the injuries were life-threatening.
According to the report, the car lost control and hit the engine, which was positioned to deflect the car away from personnel on the scene, according to WFSB. Police and fire officials credit the blocking placement of the engine with saving the personnel on the scene of the previous incident.
There is no word whether the driver of the car, who was uninjured, will face charges, the television station reported.