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Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response

LOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles firefighters were injured when their apparatus was involved in a crash while responding to a structure fire, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement.

Both firefighters sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

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No members of the public were injured, according to the department.

The firefighters’ names were not released pending family notification. The department asked the public and media to respect the privacy of the firefighters and their families.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash.

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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.