Seven firefighters rushed to hospital after fire engines crash on emergency call
SEVEN firefighters have been rushed to hospital after two fire engines crashed into each other as they responded to a 999 call.
One was pinned by “the nature of his injuries” during the collision at Westferry Circus in Canary Wharf shortly before 8pm on Tuesday.
Ten further firefighters were assessed by London Ambulance Service and treated for shock and minor injuries.
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said: "One firefighter was trapped by the nature of his injuries and after being released was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service.
“His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"Ten further firefighters were assessed on the scene by London Ambulance Service for shock and minor injuries and six were taken to hospital."
An investigation has been launched into the collision and the road was closed as emergency services dealt with the crash.
The firefighters were on their way to a store room fire in Westferry Circus. No-one was injured during the blaze.