Six firefighters were taken to hospital after two fire engines collided in central London on Saturday night. The crash occurred at the junction of Farringdon Road and Clerkenwell Road just after 10pm, as the appliances were responding to an incident in Islington.
Images from the scene show significant damage, including smashed windscreens and a collapsed roof on one of the vehicles. Traffic lights and street furniture were also damaged when the turntable ladder from one engine struck the other. Roads in the area were closed while emergency services attended.
The firefighters suffered fractured bones and injuries to the chest and head. London Ambulance Service sent multiple resources, including advanced paramedics and a hazardous area response team. Five of the six have since been discharged from hospital, with the remaining firefighter expected to be released soon.
London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne confirmed that no other vehicles were involved and that the original incident in Islington was safely resolved by other crews. He added that all staff involved are receiving welfare support.
The Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade are investigating the collision.
