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Veteran Salisbury Firefighter Injured In Maintenance Accident

SALISBURY (CBS) - A lieutenant was working on a truck at the Salisbury fire station Friday afternoon, when something went wrong.

The veteran firefighter, who is also the station mechanic, was injured when a vehicle fell on him as he worked on it.

He was rescued, and flown by medical helicopter to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.

WBZ-TV's Kate Merrill reports

His condition is unknown.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Doug Cope reports

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All of the other firefighters on duty were sent home because they were devastated by the accident.

Firefighters from surrounding towns are watching the firehouse.

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