Two Texas Officers Hit by Fire Hose

Two Marlin police officers were injured on the morning of Dec. 3 when they were hit by a fire hose, according to KWTX-TV The supply-line coupling failed and the hose blew off the hydrant at the scene of a fire that destroyed a house. Police Chief Daryl Allen told the news station that the officers were not seriously hurt, but would likely be off duty for a few days to recover from their injuries.
Jan. 5, 2010

Two Marlin police officers were injured on the morning of Dec. 3 when they were hit by a fire hose, according to KWTX-TV

The supply-line coupling failed and the hose blew off the hydrant at the scene of a fire that destroyed a house.

Police Chief Daryl Allen told the news station that the officers were not seriously hurt, but would likely be off duty for a few days to recover from their injuries.

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