WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — While assisting with a motor vehicle accident, a Waynesville fire engine was struck from behind.
According to a Facebook post from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District (WRFPD), on Nov. 18, at approximately 9:11 p.m., WRFPD, Hazelgreen Fire Protection District, and Tri-County Fire Protection District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 44. While operating on the scene, one of the fire engines was struck from behind while being properly positioned in a lane-drop configuration for scene protection.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the engine was not traveling at a high rate of speed and was attempting to move over, but misjudged the rear of the fire truck.
No injuries were reported. The fire engine sustained only minor damage.
As a part of National Crash Responder Safety Week, WRFPD wants to remind all motorists to slow down, move over, and remain vigilant when approaching any type of roadside incident.
