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Second crash on Route 24: Vehicle plows into fire engine that responded to State Trooper collision
A fire truck was seriously damaged while responding to another collision on a local highway.
According to Fire Chief Lincoln Thibeault, during the early morning hours on Tuesday, West Bridgewater Engine Co. 2 was operating at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Route 24 involving a State Police cruiser. While firefighters were working to secure the scene, Engine Co. 2 was positioned on the highway with all emergency warning lights activated to protect responders and the public.
Approximately 20 minutes later, and without warning, Engine Co. 2 was struck from behind by a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
Fortunately, no firefighters were injured. However, Engine Co. 2 sustained significant damage and had to be towed from the scene.
Chief Thibeault states that “this incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers first responders face every day while operating on our roadways. Firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, tow operators, and highway workers all depend on drivers to remain alert and obey Move Over laws. Today, we were fortunate that no one was seriously injured or killed. The outcome could have been much different.”
“When approaching an emergency scene:
“Help us make sure everyone goes home safely at the end of their shift.”
The initial crash involved a State Trooper and a deer, according to WCVB.
The driver was transported to a Boston hospital.
