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Richmond: Two fire department members injured responding to crash on I-95

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Two members of the Richmond Fire Department were injured last night after responding to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95.

Virginia State Police is investigating the three-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:36 p.m. at the 77-mile marker in the City of Richmond.

A Richmond fire truck, responding to the crash, was blocking the right and center lanes when it was struck by another vehicle. The striking vehicle was towing a bobtail, and the tow also hit a third vehicle, a sedan, according to VSP.

Two members of the fire department were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the striking vehicle was charged with reckless driving.

The crash remains under investigation.

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]