San Antonio Firefighters Injured; Ladder Truck Rolls Over During Response

SAN ANTONIO - Four San Antonio firefighters have been hurt in a ladder truck wreck when the vehicle ended up on its side while making a turn.


Fire Chief Charles Hood says the accident happened Sunday night as the crew helped respond to a structure fire.

Hood says the four firefighters suffered bumps and bruises. All were transported to a hospital. Names of the firefighters and further details on their conditions were not immediately released.

Hood says one firefighter had to be cut from the ladder truck.

The accident is under investigation by the fire department and San Antonio police.

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I would like to know the root cause of this tip over.
I'm glad the injuries weren't more serious and that everyone is/will be okay.
SEATBELTS SAVED ANOTHER CREW. Glad to see the brothers and sisters will be OK. Please take thhe extra few seconds to use the seatbelt your vehicle maker took the time to install for your safty


EVERYONE GOES HOME these firefighters will thanks to the seatbelts.
First, thank the Lord that everyone is OK, we need to be more careful and prevent these kinds of accidents.

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