A Montgomery County firefighter was seriously injured when a fire truck and ambulance crashed into each other while responding to a hazardous materials situation Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred at Parkland Drive and Aspen Hill Road in Rockville.
The fire truck and ambulance were coming from different stations.
U/D - Aspen Hill Rd/Parkland Dr, all injuries NLT, Total 7 transported, incl 1 Priority 2 (serious) but NLT & 6 Priority 3, NLT, check-up — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 16, 2014
Five firefighters were evaluated and released; two others were being treated. One is in serious condition.
The road is closed during the investigation.
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