£750k London Fire Engine Crashes with Range Rover on Streatham High Road
A high-value London Fire Brigade engine, worth three-quarters of a million pounds, collided with a Range Rover in Streatham in the early hours of Monday. The smash happened just after 1.30am while the fire engine was dashing to an emergency call.
Firefighters and Motorists Trapped After Crash
Both the Range Rover driver and the firefighters on board were trapped in the wreckage. Rescue crews used specialist cutting gear and spreading equipment to free everyone involved. Neighbouring fire fighters rushed to assist their trapped colleagues on the fire engine.
Road Closure and Emergency Response
The A23 at Greyhound Lane remains shut in both directions as London Fire Brigade and Met Police conduct a collision investigation. Paramedics and the high-risk HART medical team were dispatched to the scene amid concerns over serious injuries.
Official Statements and Ongoing Rescue Efforts
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “A fire engine was involved in a road traffic collision with a car on Streatham High Road on Monday 29 June.”
“The driver of the car was trapped by their injuries and was released by additional Brigade crews. They were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.”
“The fire engine was responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision and another fire engine was mobilised.”
The fire engine, from Norbury Fire Station, had been en route to a shop fire on Streatham High Road. The fire was quickly controlled with no reports of other injuries. All four firefighters on board were also taken to hospital for assessment.
