Crime & Safety

Cheshire Firefighter Injured During Rescue Attempt

The firefighter was helping a car crash victim when the injury occurred.

CHESHIRE, CT - A firefighter was injured during a recent rescue operation following a car crash, WTNHreported. The firefighter was using a tool to open the car where the injured woman was located when the tool broke and struck him in the abdomen. The firefighter was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released.

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