Ind. Firefighter Severely Injured During Training

A Salem firefighter is in intensive care after sustained a severe head injury during a training exercise on Saturday.
May 16, 2011
A Salem firefighter is in intensive care after sustained a severe head injury during a training exercise on Saturday.

The unidentified firefighter was transported to University Hospital in Louisville, Ky. following the incident, , according to WDRB-TV.

Fire Chief Roger Pennington told the news station that it is "an extremely difficult time" for his department.

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