Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what caused an accident involving a Brevard County Fire Rescue fire truck and a pickup truck.

The accident happened around 10:30 P.M. Sunday on U.S. Route 1 and Burkholm Road in Mims. The force of the crash demolished the pickup truck and rolled the fire truck over, WKMG reported.

Three firefighters had to receive treatment for injuries. There condition is not known. The driver of the pickup truck appeared to be more seriously injured. He was airlifted to the hospital.

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Three firefighters and a driver were hurt when a pickup truck collided with a fire engine.

Northbound US-1 is shutdown at Burkholm Road. pic.twitter.com/2gZSBQ89Jb

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