WASHINGTON — Two people were trapped in a car after an accident involving a D.C. fire truck in Columbia Heights around 9:30 p.m. Monday, D.C. Fire and EMS tweeted. The crash took place at Holmead Place and Monroe Street Northwest.
The driver and a passenger were extracted from the car. There were three others in the car, but they were not trapped inside. All five occupants have been taken to an area hospital.
5 civs in auto tx area Hosps. 2 were trapped. 4 FF’s will be evaluated. Engine Was enroute to reported fire. pic.twitter.com/xCNTOWVZ7S
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 16, 2016
Four firefighters have also been evaluated, but they appear to be fine. The truck was on its way to a reported fire.
