EMLENTON, Pa. (ETY) — Officials say a firefighter was struck by a semi-truck while directing traffic at the scene of a crash on Interstate 80 on Thursday morning.
(Photo taken approximately two miles from where the firefighter was struck. Submitted by Mary Thomas)
According to a representative of Clarion County 9-1-1, a firefighter that was directing traffic in the area of the multi-vehicle crash at the Emlenton Bridge on Interstate 80 westbound was struck by a semi-truck.
The initial crash occurred around 5:59 a.m., and then several other crashes occurred within a short time later.
A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene but was unable to make the flight due to weather conditions. The firefighter was subsequently transported by ambulance.
According to a representative of Knox Volunteer Fire Company, the firefighter was a member of Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department.
No additional details are available at this time.
According to a release from PennDOT, Interstate 80 east and westbound were reopened around 11:20 a.m.