Seven Injured in Crash Between Van, DC Firetruck

4 firefighters, 3 civilians injured in crash in Northeast D.C.

Seven people were hurt in a crash between a D.C. firetruck and a van in Northeast D.C. Wednesday morning.

The accident was reported around 9:40 a.m. at 11th Street and Maryland Avenue NE.

A D.C. Fire & EMS spokesperson said D.C. Fire Engine 10 was responding on a call for a gas leak when the collision occurred.

Four D.C. firefighters were injured, three with minor injuries, one with serious injuries. Three civilians were also hurt, two with critical injuries and one with serious injuries. All injuries are non-life-threatening, authorities said.

The van was previously a MetroAccess vehicle. The owner of the van told News4's Erika Gonzalez the van is used medical transportation. 

D.C. police are investigating the crash.

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