Fire Truck Crash on 20th Street Left Four Personnel Injured

OAKLAND, CA (July 28, 2022) – Sunday morning, at least four firefighters sustained injuries after a two fire truck collision on 20th Street.

The incident happened on July 17th, at around 8:00 a.m., near the intersection of Broadway and 20th Street.

According to police, the two fire trucks were responding to a fire in a vacant building in the area when, for reasons currently unknown, the two vehicles collided.

Paramedics then transported the firefighters to a nearby hospital for treatment. Later, two of them were released and are still resting at home, while the other two immediately returned to work.

At this time, the names of the injured fire personnel have not been released.

Additionally, police have announced the cause of the fire truck collision on 20th Street is still being investigated. Oakland authorities will release additional information once available.

One small driving mistake can easily lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always keep your attention on the road and your surroundings when you’re behind the wheel. By doing so, you can avoid accidents like the fire truck collision on 20th Street.

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