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Richmond: Two fire department members injured responding to crash on I-95

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Two members of the Richmond Fire Department were injured last night after responding to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95.

Virginia State Police is investigating the three-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:36 p.m. at the 77-mile marker in the City of Richmond.

A Richmond fire truck, responding to the crash, was blocking the right and center lanes when it was struck by another vehicle. The striking vehicle was towing a bobtail, and the tow also hit a third vehicle, a sedan, according to VSP.

Two members of the fire department were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the striking vehicle was charged with reckless driving.

The crash remains under investigation.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.

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