Fire truck crash

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Oct 24, 2009

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While racing to an East New York call this morning, two fire engines collided at Hegeman Avenue and Ashford Street in Brooklyn, a crash that sent 12 firefighters to the hospital. G.N. MIller

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Ladder 107 flipped on its side, and the driver was trapped for two hours before fellow firefighters could remove him. Joeseph C. Sperber

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Witnesses described the impact as massive, and said the big rig flew up in the air before crashing down on its side. No civilians were hurt. Bill Bennett

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The other truck, Engine 236, came to rest on a lawn. Thirteen firefighters in all were hurt, although none of the injuries were life threatening. Benny J. Stumbo

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The Fire Department has not said what caused the crash, which is still under investigation. G.N. MIller

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