Car Hits TX Aerial, Injuring Firefighter, Two Civilians

Plano firefighters were responding to an accident when another vehicle crashed into the apparatus, which was blocking traffic at the scene.

Nov. 4, 2019

A car crashed into an aerial, injuring a Texas firefighter and two civilians early Sunday.

Plano firefighters responded to a traffic accident involving a trapped motorist just after 2 a.m., KTVT-TV reports. At the scene, the aerial was blocking traffic when a car struck it.

The car's driver needed to be extricated and was taken to Medical City Plano. The crash also injured a firefighter, who was taken to the hospital, treated and released, KTVT added.