Firefighter injured by car while battling blaze in West Philadelphia: officials


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A firefighter was rushed to the hospital early Monday morning after being injured on the job in West Philadelphia.

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Fire crews were fighting a small fire on the 4700 block of Osage Avenue when one firefighter was involved in a car crash.

Officials say a suspected drunk driver ran over the firefighter’s foot.

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He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, and has since been released.

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The driver, who also hit a fire truck and other nearby vehicles, was arrested by police.

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