Six firefighters have been taken to hospital after two London Fire Brigade appliances were involved in a serious collision on Farringdon Road in central London.
The incident happened at around 10.14pm on Saturday, January 3, on Farringdon Road, EC1, causing the junction to be blocked in all directions while emergency services responded.
Fire Appliances Involved
The collision involved a fire engine from Lambeth and Soho’s turntable ladder, both operated by the London Fire Brigade.
A number of firefighters were injured and taken to hospital. Injuries are understood to include broken bones, chest injuries and head injuries. All injured crew members are receiving medical treatment.
Colleagues and members of the public have shared messages of support, wishing those injured a full and speedy recovery.
Emergency Response and Road Closures
The London Ambulance Service attended the scene to provide urgent medical care, while police assisted with road closures and traffic management.
The road remained closed for several hours to allow emergency treatment, vehicle recovery and initial investigations. The incident was cleared at around 3.45am.
Significant Damage Reported
Both fire appliances involved in the collision were severely damaged and had to be recovered from the scene. Traffic lights and street furniture in the area are also understood to have been damaged during the incident.
Investigation Under Way
The collision is now under investigation, with enquiries ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the crash. London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.
Further updates are expected as more details become available.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 10.09pm on Saturday 3 January to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Farringdon Road and Clerkenwell Road, EC1M.
“We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, an incident response officer and paramedics from our hazardous area response team (HART).
“We treated six patients and took them to hospital.”
In a statement, assistant commissioner for the London Fire Brigade, Pat Goulbourne, said:’At around 2217 on 3 January 2026, a fire engine was involved in a collision with another fire engine at the junction of Farringdon Road on Clerkenwell Road.
‘Six crew members were involved in the collision and were taken to hospital for checks by the London Ambulance Service.
‘The fire engines were both responding to an incident in Islington, which has been resolved.
‘The circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.’
