Firefighters injured after firetruck hydroplanes, overturns in Meriwether County

MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. — Meriweather County Fire and Rescue said two of its firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluations after a crash.

On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., a unit was responding to a crash on Georgia Highway 85 North of Gay.

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As they were responding to the crash, the engine hit some water, hydroplaned, and overturned.

MCFR said both of the firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Georgia State Patrol is working the accident.

MCFR also told people there is no video of the crash and warned people not to click any links claiming to have a video.

MCFR said it is a scam or virus.

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