By Lauren Penington
The Denver Post
AURORA, Colo. — A crash involving a South Metro Fire Rescue ambulance in west Aurora sent two people to the hospital on Sunday, according to the agency.
The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m., near the intersection of South Havana Street and East Jewell Avenue, South Metro Fire Rescue officials said.
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Two civilians were injured in the crash, but no firefighter injuries were reported, according to the agency.
Information on the cause of the crash, which is under investigation by the Aurora Police Department, was not available Sunday.
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