A fire department vehicle parked to protect a motor vehicle accident scene in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was struck by two cars and a semi tractor trailer, according to a report.
At the time of the initial call, heavy rain conditions were present in the area with limited visibility, Anne Arbor police indicated in a release. Emergency response vehicles operating on this accident scene had all their emergency and scene lights activated, however.
The report indicated that no firefighters or civilians were injured, however the fire truck sustained significant damage.
Events such as this underscore the substantial dangers crews face while operating on roadways, even when proper precautions are taken at the scene.