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  • East Hampton firefighter hit on Route 66; what police say happened

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📰 News we're reading

• East Hampton firefighter suffers minor injuries after struck by car (nbcconnecticut.com) — Emergency crews in East Hampton are dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run on Route 66, where a firefighter suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car that drove through an active crash scene. The vehicle fled westbound toward Portland, and officials say the firefighter is being evaluated at a local hospital while police continue searching for the driver.
   

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