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FDNY: EMT Seriously Injured After Being Assaulted During Medical Call

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The FDNY says an EMT was assaulted during a medical call Friday night.

According to the FDNY, the EMT was responding to a medical call in the Bronx when the assault occurred.

The EMT was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

"FDNY EMS members perform dangerous work thousands of times a day responding to medical calls and protecting New Yorkers. An assault on one of our brave members is a despicable act. Our thoughts and prayers are with our seriously injured EMT,"⁣⁣ FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said.

The FDNY did not provide further details regarding the incident.

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