Firefighters involved in crash while travelling to call-out in Brentwood

The collision happened on Friday evening (credit:EFB)

Essex firefighters were involved in a crash while travelling to an emergency call-out in Brentwood.

The collision involved one other vehicle and happened  in London Road at around 9pmon Friday, 10 March.

One person was freed from the car and suffered minor injuries.

None of the firefighters were injured.

Group Manager at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, Scott Meekings, said: “This was clearly an unfortunate incident, which happened when a crew from Brentwood Fire Station were heading to an emergency call.

“The person involved was supported by our crew throughout, alongside our partners in the Ambulance Service. Thankfully, no-one has suffered any serious injuries.

“Our crews work incredibly hard to be there for their communities, so to be involved in an incident like this has left them shaken. I am grateful for their professionalism and the way in which they responded immediately after the collision, in a very difficult situation.

“I’d also like to thank our partners in the ambulance service and police for their support at the scene.”

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