RICHLAND COUNTY, SC — Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a crash Wednesday morning involving a fire engine in northeast Columbia, according to Fire Rescue 1.
The accident happened at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Summerhill Drive, prompting an emergency response at around 9:22 a.m.
While the cause and nature of the wreck remains unclear, footage taken in the immediate aftermath shows a fire engine crashed against a pole. The incident, which occurred during wet weather conditions, also appeared to have damaged an ornamental brick sign at the neighborhood entrance.
A spokesperson with the South Carolina Highway Patrol has confirmed that the striking engine belongs to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. An investigation remains open and ongoing.
No major injuries have been reported following the collision.
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