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Sep 2, 2013

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The collision happened around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Avenue J and East 103rd Street in Canarsie, officials said. Paul Martinka

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Four firefighters suffered serious injuries in the crash, while seven were listed with minor wounds, according to an FDNY spokesman. Paul Martinka

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Another shot of one of the fire trucks after it smashed through a resident’s brick wall. Paul Martinka

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The accident scene was blocked off. Paul Martinka

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The front of one of the fire trucks after the crash. Paul Martinka

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Both fire trucks had been heading to the same blaze when they collided in the middle of the intersection. Paul Martinka

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Both trucks smashed through the brick wall, but one crashed into a parked yellow cab before that. Paul Martinka

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The damaged cab is seen in this shot of the accident. Paul Martinka

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A firefighter surveys the damage. Paul Martinka

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The front of this fire truck looks significantly damaged by the crash. Paul Martinka

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