Woman killed by FDNY truck that was rushing to emergency in Bronx

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A woman was struck and killed by an FDNY truck responding to an emergency call in the Bronx Friday night, officials said.

The collision occurred around 11:15 p.m. near Intervale Avenue and Chisholm Street.

A red and white FDNY fire truck with unit number 82 driving out of a fire station.
Engine 82 Youtube/THEMAJESTIRIUM1

Authorities say the woman, whose identity and age remain a mystery, was crossing Intervale from East to West when she was struck by FDNY fire engine 82.

The truck, driven by a 34-year-old department employee, was headed northbound.

The victim was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Yellow police tape with the words "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" across it, with blurred red, white, and blue lights in the background.
The woman was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead Christopher Sadowski

The NYPD is currently investigating the grim incident, but no charges have been filed. 

The FDNY did not provide any additional information.

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