A Kansas City firefighter sustained significant injuries after they were struck while working a vehicle crash scene.
Firefighters were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to the two-vehicle crash at 85th and Main streets.
They found no injuries at the original call but an oncoming car struck a firefighter who was directing traffic, according to KCTV5.com.
The firefighter was treated at the scene and then taken to the hospital.
According to KHSB.com, the firefighter suffered significant injurires but was expected to recover.
Officials said the driver who struck the firefighter remained at the scene to cooperate with investigators.
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