Derbyshire firefighter seriously injured in fire engine crash

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The crash happened at about 16:35 GMT on Tuesday

A female firefighter has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a fire engine crashed into a tree.

Derbyshire Police said the single-vehicle crash happened in Hassop Road, between Hassop and Calver, as the crew returned from an emergency call at about 16:35 GMT on Tuesday.

Four other firefighters suffered minor injuries, the force said.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was working with police to investigate the circumstances.

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