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NY fire trucks collide, injuring 3 firefighters

Both vehicles had been responding to a call with lights and sirens on

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Photo MidHudsonNews.com
The Pocatello fire truck is seen with damage after the incident.

By FireRescue1 Staff

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Two fire trucks collided Monday afternoon, injuring three firefighters in New York.

The City of Middletown and Pocatello Fire Department fire trucks were taken out of commission after being heavily damaged, according to the Time Herald-Record.

Both vehicles had been responding to a call with lights and sirens on at the time of the accident.

The injuries were reportedly not life-threatening.

Photos from the scene show damage to the front of the Pocatello apparatus and damage to the side of the Middletown vehicle.

An investigation into the incident is under way.