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Bell County Firefighter Injured In Weekend Crash

Posted at 11:13 AM, Apr 15, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-15 11:13:37-04
WRIL

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WRIL)– A Bell County firefighter was hurt in a crash while responding to a downed power line over the weekend.

It happened on Highway 188 in the Colmar community.

According to WRIL, firefighters were responding with lights and sirens, and came into contact with a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.

It’s reported that the firefighters went into the ditch line for about 50 feet, damaging the fire unit.

We’re told one firefighter suffered minor injuries.