
Seven firefighters injured when two fire engines collided
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Seven firefighters sustained various injuries in a collision involving two fire trucks near the scene of a massive six-alarm fire in York City, Your Daily Record reports.
The incident was confirmed by the fire chiefs from Windsor and New Salem in North Dakota, USA.
Dispatch records indicate that the crash occurred near the intersection of Hill Street and Mt. Rose Avenue at approximately 10:55 p.m. ion July 12 in Spring Garden Township.
At the scene, York New Salem Tanker 8 and Laurel Fire Department Tanker 37 were involved in the collision, resulting in damage to both vehicles.
The aftermath left large diameter hose lines and broken glass scattered throughout the intersection, with the tanker trucks resting off the westbound lanes of Mount Rose Avenue.
Photo Credit: (The photo above is not from the US incident.) Screen shot from a video of a a fatal accident in Sweden, in 2012. The video is produced by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) and is filmed by Leif Seger & Björn Ulfsson. (2013) This film is part of the 90 Seconds documentary series with educational videos for firefighters.
Statement from the chief of the City of Laurel:
In a news release, Laurel Fire Company Fire Chief David E. Rittenhouse wrote:
"On Friday July 12, 2024, while operating as a part of a Tanker Task Force at a 6 Alarm fire in the City of York, our Tanker was involved in a motor vehicle accident along with Tanker 8 of the Community Fire Company # 1 - York New Salem..."
"As of 1 a.m., both firefighters have been discharged and are at home with their families. These are difficult times and I appreciate the many phone calls and text messages I received from various individuals. During this event, our station was placed out of service. Thank you additionally to Alliance Fire and Rescue Services, Inc. for covering our station, while crews attended to various aspects of this accident. As of approximately 1:00 a.m., the Laurel Fire Company # 1 was placed back in service. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the injured Firefighters and membership of Community Fire Company # 1 York New Salem."
York New Salem fire company statement:
York New Salem Fire Company issued the following statement on Facebook:
"As most of you have heard by now, one of our Fire Trucks was involved in a serious accident last night with another fire company's fire truck responding to the Big Fire in York. At this time we have 5 members of our fire station that were involved with different levels of injuries. Some minor bumps and bruises to some being a little more serious. None of the injuries are life threatening. It's been a very long night. At this point all we know is there was an accident involving a couple pieces of fire apparatus. We are asking everyone to please keep all involved from our station and the 2 members of the Laurel Fire Co. in your thoughts and prayers."