Three firefighters taken to hospital after crash

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The firefighters were taken to hospital for precautionary checks

Three firefighters have been taken to hospital following a collision between a fire engine and three other vehicles.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue said it happened when the crew was responding to an incident at about 11:00 BST on Tuesday.

The crash happened on the northbound section of the A43, by Barford Bridge, between Kettering and Corby. It involved a lorry, car and a van.

The firefighters received "precautionary checks" at Kettering General Hospital and have now returned home. Police are investigating, the service confirmed.

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