Plainfield (IL) Fire Truck Hit as It Was Blocking Interstate Lanes

No one was hurt when a semi-trailer truck hit a Plainfield (IL) Fire Protection District reserve truck as it was blocking a previous crash on Interstate 55 on Tuesday morning, according to a report published by Local Today, Illinois News.

According to the report, the crashed into the engine at about 11:45 am at the scene of a single-car crash while crews were examining the driver who declined medical treatment.

The report says the fire engine sustained damage to the driver’s side. The mirror was ripped off, the windshield was smashed and metal on the door was damaged, the report said, noting that firefighters expect the damage to be repaired quickly.

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