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Firefighter dies in tanker roll over

Investigators believe the tanker was thrown off balance by shifting water while making a turn

By FireRescue1 Staff

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A volunteer firefighter died after a tanker truck rolled over while responding to a grass fire Sunday.

Firefighter Mark A. Haudenschild, II, 26, identified by INC Now was originally listed as in critical condition, but was later confirmed dead by police.

Firefighter Haudenschild was driving the tanker, when police say the water inside shifted when he made a turn, causing the truck to roll over and slide several feet on the road, according to WANE.

When the truck rolled over, it hit three utility poles, trapping the firefighter inside.

It is believed no one else was in the truck at the time of the accident, but officials say they are still investigating.

 




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Johnny Cassidy Johnny Cassidy Monday, November 12, 2012 7:58:14 PM My heart goes to his family and his brothers and sisters if his department.
Chuck Smallwood Chuck Smallwood Mon Nov 12 20:40:37 PST 2012 So sad!!!
Justin Slaton Justin Slaton Monday, November 12, 2012 8:45:19 PM this hits close to home...
Iron Compass Iron Compass Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:42:30 AM This is tragic. But it was good to hear the on-scene reporter give the volunteer fire service the respect it deserves. She tells the viewers that volunteers not "rinky-dink" but are professional fire fighters that happen to work other jobs too. Sorry for the loss.
Linda Couch Linda Couch Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:31:29 PM This is so sad and heart breaking. God Bless his family, friends and fellow firefighters. Please pray for them all.God has taken another HERO.
Stacey Groh Varney Stacey Groh Varney Thu Nov 15 00:55:13 PST 2012 That happened here in Fort Wayne. Such a sad thing to happen to such a young family. Daddy was a firefighter Mommy a stay @ home Mom. The children ages 1 and 3. They are accepting donations for the family at threeriversfederalcreditunion.com. With Dad gone Mom is going to need all the help she can get.

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