Photos: Indianapolis Firefighters Injured in Rescue Truck Rollover
A Tactical Rescue unit from the Indianapolis Fire Department was involved in an overturn crash Saturday, sending four firefighters to the hospital.
The firefighters were responding to a fatal crash scene around 11:15 AM when the accident happened, according to WTHR.com. The crash happened at North Hawthorne Lane and East 30th Street.
"The Tactical Truck made an attempt to maneuver around slowed traffic and a 'wide load' being escorted by #ISP officers," the department shared on Facebook. "While Engine 43 was successful with the maneuver, TAC43 was not. No other vehicles were involved."
The Indiana State Patrol officers who were escorting the "wide load" vehicle stopped and rendered aid to firefighters immediately.
Four firefighters were transported to the local hospital, Battalion Chief Rita Wright told WTHR.com. Three of the firefighters sustained injuries and none were considered life-threatening, she said.
The rig rolled over, coming to rest on the roof on the shoulder of the road.
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