A fire truck and ambulance collided in Montgomery County Thursday, sending seven people to the hospital. It happened on Aspen Hill Road and Parland Drive in Rockville. The intersection was shut down through the evening commute. As News4’s Zachary Kiesch reports, neighbors say accidents here are all too common.
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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