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Fire truck involved in morning crash

MFD said firefighters were on the scene of a crash when the fire truck was hit by another vehicle.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire truck was involved in a morning accident near I-240 and Airways while on the scene of a civilian accident.

According to Memphis Fire Department, two people were taken to Baptist Hospital, none of which were MFD personnel. Their condition is unknown.

Today's accident marks as the fourth accident involving a Memphis fire engine in less than three weeks.  

Saturday, a man driving a motorcycle was killed after crashing into a fire truck that was pulling out of the station, MFD said.

Wednesday, August 10, a crash involving a fire engine killed Memphis firefighter David Pleasant and seriously injured four other people, including three other Memphis firefighters. 

Another crash involving a Memphis fire engine on July 25 left one person seriously injured.

Editor's Note: MFD originally informed that no one was transported to the hospital. It was later confirmed that two people were transported to Baptist East.

                

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