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Mich. fire truck rolls, 4 firefighters hurt

The rig rolled over at an icy intersection; the firefighters sustained scrapes and bruises

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A fire truck rolled over at an icy intersection Sunday while responding to a call.

WOODtv.com reported that four firefighters were trapped in the Battle Creek Fire Department truck following the crash, but were eventually freed. They sustained scrapes and bruises and were hospitalized to ensure their injuries were not serious.

The truck sustained serious damage, but fire officials didn’t provide a monetary estimate.

Police said the crash was caused by icy conditions and the truck didn’t strike any other vehicles when it rolled.

The truck was responding to a fire at the time of the crash. Other crews responded and put the fire out.