UPDATE: May 25 at 12:50 p.m.
A Brodhead Fire Department firefighter was transported to a hospital Monday morning after a passenger vehicle struck a fire engine on I-75 northbound at the 69.8 mile marker, officials detailed.
The department reported that Engine 11 had been positioned in a blocking position to protect the scene of an earlier injury accident, closing the right travel lane. Command 12 was positioned well in advance of the incident as a warning vehicle to provide additional scene protection for responders and motorists.
While crews were operating on the scene, a passenger vehicle reportedly failed to move over and struck Engine 11 on the driver's side.
One Brodhead firefighter was transported from the scene to Saint Joseph Berea for evaluation and has since been treated and released. The occupant of the passenger vehicle refused treatment and transport at the scene.
Kentucky State Police Post 11 responded and is actively investigating both collisions.
"When drivers see emergency vehicles with lights activated, they are required to slow down and move over. If moving over is not possible, drivers should reduce their speed and proceed with extreme caution.," a post from the department read.
Original Story:
One lane of northbound I-75 is closed at the 69 mile marker in Rockcastle County as the Brodhead Fire Department works an injury accident on scene Monday.
The slow lane and right shoulder are closed at this time. Drivers are urged to use caution, move over, and slow down for emergency crews.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.
