2 firefighters fatally struck by vehicle while searching for missing woman in Berks County

RICHMOND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) — Two firefighters in Berks County have been killed in the line of duty.

Authorities say it happened while the firefighters were searching for a missing woman in Richmond Township around 6 p.m. Saturday.

They were riding a UTV when a car fatally struck them.

Witnesses say that the Toyota Camry was swerving when it drove off the road and hit the firefighters head on.

The driver and a passenger ran from the scene, but were later taken into custody.

No word yet on any charges.