Vehicle Crashes into VA Blocker Apparatus at Car Fire

A Virginia fire department apparatus was struck by another while the rig was used as a blocker at the scene of a car fire Wednesday.

Richmond crews were called to a vehicle fire on Interstate 95 shortly after 10:10 a.m., the department stated in an online update. As firefighters worked to put out the flames, the department's Truck 2 was positioned as a blocker to protect them at the scene.

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Posted by Richmond Fire Department on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

That's when another vehicle crashed into Truck 2. The impact of the accident sent the vehicle barreling into a car in the next lane.

Truck 2 sustained significant damage to the front axle assembly and was towed from the scene. The rig's crew switched to a reserve vehicle and continued working, according to the department.

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No firefighters were injured in the incident. The department did not say if anyone in the other vehicles were injured in the accident.

"Responding to calls like this are some of the most dangerous situations we encounter," the department stated. "Our firefighters have families they want to get home to. So please, help them do that by moving over."