GREGG COUNTY, TX – A big rig driver and others surrounding them were able to escape injuries when the truck driver crashed into a stationary Sabine fire truck engine Sunday.
This collision happened on I-20 West, according to KLTV. Sabine Fire & Rescue, who were among the emergency first responders to be summoned to the scene, the driver of the 18-wheeler proceeded through some traffic cones set up on one closed lane and then struck the fire engine, which was placed there as a way to block the lane amid some traffic congestion.
After the vehicles collided, the big rig moved around 300 feet, and then came to rest 60 feet in front of the fire truck before stopping.
Officials did not clarify if a person was inside the fire truck engine when the truck driver slammed into it, but authorities confirmed absolutely no one, including the crews responding to traffic, was injured.
In addition, first responders did not say if rain played a role in this crash.
At this time, it is also unclear if the big rig driver will be charged or cited for their involvement in this collision.
Should new information come to light, this news blog will be updated.
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