Eight firefighters were injured in a severe highway crash involving a fire truck in Southern California. The incident occurred on the California State Route 241 just north of Portola Hills. The firefighters were transporting a ground crew after fighting a wildfire. The truck overturned after hitting a ladder in the road, causing it to swerve, strike a guardrail, and flip over. One firefighter was airlifted to a hospital, while others were transported by ambulance. Chief Brian Fennessy of the Orange County Fire Authority stated that all crews involved are receiving critical incident stress debriefing. The firefighters’ injuries were described as traumatic for their colleagues. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The incident highlights the dangers faced by first responders in their line of duty. The authorities are urging caution and awareness when driving near emergency vehicles to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.
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Accident on Highway Causes Injuries to Eight Southern California Firefighters
