SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield Fire Department ladder truck was involved in a traffic accident while responding to a call. The accident happened around 5:15pm today (Tuesday) on S. Brightleaf Boulevard near Brogden Road.
The fire truck collided with a small passenger car. The driver of the car was entrapped in the wreckage but not injured.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Smithfield fire crews were responding to a motor vehicle accident on S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Galilee Road when the incident occurred. Additional emergency units were dispatched from Four Oaks Fire to respond to the original call.
Smithfield Police are investigating the accident.
People, you are suppose to stop for Fire trucks, EMS, Police etc. I hope they charge the driver of the car for not paying attention.
For a motor vehicle collision?