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Lt. Brad Clark, Virginia firefighter, died Thursday night after the crash of a semi-truck into a fire truck.
(Virginia State Police)
A semitrailer driver rammed a fire truck on Thursday night into a Virginia Interstate car accident, killing a firefighter and injuring several others.
The semi-trailer was traveling south on the I-295 motorway around 9 pm. When she crashed into a fire truck, which was helping out in a car accident in Hanover, Virginia, Virginia State Police announced in a press release.
Lt. Brad Clark died on the scene, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Friday, citing the authorities.
"Join the Hanover County Fire Department as we deplore the passing of Lieutenant Brad Clark and keep his family and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers," said Battalion Chief Gregory Martin in a statement. a press release, according to the newspaper.
Another firefighter was rushed to a nearby hospital for life-threatening injuries, and two others were treated for serious injuries, according to the press release. The driver of the semi-trailer had to be "cleared" of his vehicle and was also treated for serious injuries, the authorities said.
The crash is still under investigation, but the Dispatch has noted harsh driving conditions, with Hurricane Michael causing "heavy rains and high winds, as well as tornadoes" in the area.
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