NEWARK -- A city deputy fire chief and another firefighter were taken to the hospital Saturday morning after an accident on their way to a local call, authorities said.

The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. at Central and First streets, causing the SUV carrying the two firefighters to roll over, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

Both were taken to the hospital for injuries that did not appear to be serious, he said. The driver of the other vehicle involved also suffered minor injuries. 

The accident remains under investigation. 

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