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Firefighter hit by vehicle responding to call along I-80

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VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — A firefighter was hit by a vehicle responding to a crash along I-80 Thursday in Venango County.

According to the Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department, the firefighter “continues to improve every hour.”

On behalf of the fire chief Grant Rea and the Clintonville volunteer fire department. We wish to thank our wonderful...

Posted by Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Emlenton Fire Department posted on Facebook that it was “radio traffic that no one ever wants to hear” and that an “out-of-control vehicle” hit the firefighter.

Thank you to EVERYONE for checking in, calling, sending texts, and sending food to both Clintonville and Emlenton Fire...

Posted by Emlenton Fire Department on Thursday, April 22, 2021

There appeared to be heavy snow in the area where the crash occurred.

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