9 injured in crash involving fire truck, pickup in Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. -- Nine people were hurt after a fire truck and a pick-up truck collided on an icy road in Doylestown, Bucks County.

The accident occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Route 611.

The truck was heading to the fire training school at the time.

Preliminary reports indicate a pick-up truck was crossing the bridge heading south when it struck the fire truck.

The fire truck then veered off into the northbound lanes before crossing into oncoming traffic. The truck was then struck by two SUV's.

A total of nine people were injured, including members of the Richlandtown Fire Company, were treated for minor injuries.

Route 611 was closed in both directions while the road was cleared.

The accident is under investigation.