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Fire Police Officer Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County

GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. (CBS) -- New Hanover Township Police say a fire police officer is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle.

Shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, police say members from New Hanover Fire and Rescue and Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, as well as fire police units from both companies, responded to the 1800 block of Swamp Pike for an elevator rescue.

As they were clearing that call, police say at about 11:33 a.m., a fire police officer from Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue was directing traffic on Swamp Pike when he was struck by vehicle traveling westbound.

Police say the officer was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital where he remains stable but in serious condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

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