Emergency Vehicle Struck In Chester Co. While Responding To Accident

CALN TOWNSHIP, PA — An emergency vehicle was struck by a car while responding to an accident in Chester County Sunday night.

The incident occurred on Route 30 in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 275, in Caln Township.

A crash occurred at around 7:30 p.m. and led to a vehicle catching fire.

While responding, a driver crashed into traffic 38, the traffic control unit for the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company.

No one was injured, but authorities were alarmed at the incident. It's not the first time they've seen unsafe driving near emergency responders.

"The incident serves as another reminder of the dangers emergency responders face while working along roadways," the fire company shared. "Far too often while operating on emergency scenes particularly along Route 30, motorists are found traveling past more than 60 miles per hour, which puts all emergency responders at risk."

Traffic was backed up in the area Sunday night.

No injuries were reported.