Three recovering after accident involving Johnston County fire truck
Three firefighters were treated and released for minor injuries on Thursday after the fire truck they were in was involved in an accident while on the way to a fire.
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The Cleveland Fire Department said two of its fire trucks were responding to a fire just after 10 a.m. Engine 2 hit standing water and began to hydroplane. Chris Ellington, fire chief, said that caused the truck to cross the road, hit a ditch, strike a tree and overturn on its side.
The three crew members were taken to Johnston Health Clayton, treated and released for minor injuries.
“While all of us have been consumed with fears of COVID-19 response, today’s accident serves as a reminder that our firefighters and first responders still face all the normal dangers involved in responding promptly to emergencies in all conditions,” Ellington said. “Our thanks go out to the Clayton Fire Department for stepping in to temporarily cover our calls in the area during this incident and to the community for your continued support and prayers.”
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