West Memphis firefighter Jason Lang was struck by an 18-sheeler and killed on Saturday morning while providing assistance during a traffic accident on the side of the interstate.

Lang was en route to an EMT clinical training class in Pine Bluff when the accident occurred. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though weather may have played a role.

“Firefighter, Jason Lang immediately, and without hesitation, bravely made the ultimate sacrifice, and he will always be remembered for his legacy and bravery for serving others,” said Chief Barry Ealy.

Three Oakland firefighters were injured when their ladder truck crashed into a building while responding to a call. All three have been released from the hospital and will be fine.

The accident happened at about 12:40 Saturday afternoon at 353 Grand Avenue. While responding to a call for a structure fire, the engine had to swerve to avoid a collision with a motor vehicle and crashed into an apartment building.

The apparatus was removed from the building and firefighters checked the building for structural damage. The cause of the accident remains under investigation while the department reviews video footage of the crash.

Battalion Chief Chris Landry provided an update on the incident where a Truck 4 struck a building at the corner of Grand Ave & Perkins while en route to a structure fire. 3 firefighters suffered moderate injuries and were transported to Highland Hospital. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/2CegBv6w1q

— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) February 26, 2022

A driver of pickup truck involved in a crash with a Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department tanker truck Friday was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash happened at the intersection of Monument and McCormick roads shortly before 1:30 p.m. as the tanker was responding to an emergency call.

The other vehicle, a Ford F-150, caught fire in the accident. The driver of the tanker was not seriously injured.

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