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Rollover Crash Injures Franktown Firefighters, Both Released

FRANKTOWN, Colo. (CBS4) - One firefighter was released from the hospital Wednesday evening following a rollover crash Tuesday night in a water tanker truck. The truck crashed through a fence while on its way to help out Douglas County firefighters at 7:40 p.m.

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It happened near the intersection of Highway 105 and Wolfensberger Road.

Two firefighters were airlifted to the hospital. Both have been released.

Franktown fire officials say the other firefighter is resting comfortably in the hospital and doctors are taking good care of him.

They also added a thanks to the community for its outpouring of love.

The Colorado State Patrol is looking into the cause of the crash.

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