IL Fire Truck Crash Leaves Three FFs Hurt

Jan. 10, 2024
The Belleville fire truck collided with an SUV while responding to a fire call.

A Belleville fire truck responding to a fire at a fast food restaurant was involved in a collision Tuesday morning.

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while the driver of the SUV was not hurt, WGN reported.

Belleville Fire Chief Stephanie Mills said two firefighters were released after treatment while a third remained hospitalized Tuesday afternoon for tests.

“We’re just glad they’re all OK,” Mills said.

The rig which has extensive damage was one of its first line apparatus. 

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