No serious injuries were reported after a tractor-trailer slammed into the back of a San Bernardino County Fire Department pumper that was blocking an accident in Fontana Friday morning.
Firefighters from the Bloomington fire station responded on Medic Engine 76 to a traffic collision on the 10 Freeway and blocked the scene when they arrived.
The tractor-trailer slammed into the rear of the pumper, causing extensive damage to the rig.
"Thankfully all SBCoFD personnel were outside of the apparatus when it was struck and were not injured by the secondary collision," the fire department shared in a statement.
Firefighters treated the two occupants of the big rig who sustained minor injuries.
"The apparatus was successful in shielding the original scene, and no first responders or members of the public were injured by the secondary collision," the department shared.
“We are thankful that our firefighters, emergency responders and others on-scene weren’t injured this morning in Fontana. While an Engine is replaceable, people are not," Assistant Chief Jeff Birchfield said. "e are fortunate that this incident had a positive outcome, but it’s a great reminder to stay alert while driving and be cautious around incidents on the freeway."
