Violent multi-vehicle crash leaves L.A. firetruck overturned, 2 firefighters injured

Two firefighters were rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle collision that left their firetruck overturned on top of a vehicle on the sidewalk and against a Sunland business Tuesday evening.

Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly how the crash occurred, but crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 8200 block of Foothill Boulevard near McVine Avenue where the crash scene ended up against an H&R Block building at around 6:45 p.m.

Officials said the involved fire engine was responding to a structure fire when the crash occurred, leaving both firefighters with minor injuries. They were taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Footage of the incident posted to Citizen and captured by Sky5 showed a massive response by first responders, with at least a half-dozen fire engines and three ambulances at the scene. The crash also brought out crowds of onlookers and snarled traffic in the area.

The overturned firetruck was resting on top of what appeared to be a dark-colored SUV that sustained serious visible damage.

Crews cordoned off the area around the crash, while the cause of the incident was being investigated.

The identities of the two injured firefighters are being withheld pending notification of their families. No civilians were injured in the incident, officials said.