WASHINGTON --
Charles County sheriffs are investigating an accident involving a county fire truck in the 4100 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf.
Officials said the fire truck was responding to a call at about 10:15 a.m. when it overturned while attempting to turn.
One firefighter has been airlifted to a local hospital, and three others are being taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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