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Mo. firefighters injured in fire engine rollover

Black Jack firefighters were responding to a fire when a car pulled out in front of them

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By Bill Carey
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BLACK JACK, Mo. — Three Missouri firefighters were injured when their fire engine overturned while they were responding to a fire on Monday evening.

Black Jack Fire Protection District Engine House 1 firefighters were responding to a house fire in Florissant when a car pulled out in front of them, FOX 2 NOW reported.

A Black Jack Fire spokesperson told KSDK the fire engine went off the roadway to avoid striking the car.

The three firefighters suffered minor injuries and were transported to a hospital.

The driver of the other car fled the scene.