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Woman, child hurt in Norfolk crash with fire truck

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- One woman was critically injured and a 12-year-old child was seriously hurt after the SUV they were in crashed into a Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Fire and Emergency fire engine on Dec. 17.

Police said the incident happened around 11:45 a.m. at Hampton Blvd. and Baker St.

A preliminary investigation revealed the NSA fire truck was leaving the fire station at Baker Street with its emergency lights and sirens on when an SUV traveling north on Hampton Blvd hit the fire truck, officials said.

The woman and child were the only ones inside the SUV.

The woman was taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries. She is listed in critical condition.

The 12-year-old was taken to CHKD to be treated for serious injuries.

Four fire personnel were on the fire truck at the time of the crash. Two of the people onboard were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

No other vehicles were involved.

Both north and southbound traffic lanes on Hampton Blvd. at Baker St. are closed while police investigate.

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