A fire truck was involved in a deadly crash that occurred on Thursday around 3 p.m. south of Carlisle in Cumberland County.
The crash happened near Holly Pike/Route 34 and Old York Road/Highway 174 in South Middleton Township.
State police believe a Ford Freestyle was traveling west on Route 174 approaching the intersection of Route 34. A Mount Holly Springs fire truck was traveling north on Route 34 responding to a call for a vehicle fire on Interstate 81. As the fire truck approached the intersection with lights and sirens activated it collided with the Ford, hitting the driver’s side of the vehicle and killing the driver of that car. The victim is described as an elderly woman.
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michelle Davis said the fire truck was occupied by a four-man crew who attempted to provide first aid to the driver of the Ford. The driver of the fire truck was taken to Carlisle Regional Hospital with unspecified injuries.
The drivers of both vehicles were wearing their seatbelts, and speed is not believed to be a factor.
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