DENVER (CBS4) – An accident between a Denver fire truck and another vehicle ended tragically with a person who died. It happened Saturday afternoon near North Broadway and East 7th Avenue, near Speer Boulevard.
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Denver police officers responded on the spot. A firefighter was assessed for injuries. However, someone in a sedan died. Two other people in the sedan were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Denver firefighters say five firefighters were on the rescue truck. They were responding to a smoke call in a building near 14th and Kalamath streets. The truck had its lights and sirens on and slowed before approaching the intersection, fire officials say.
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“The entire Denver fire department is extending our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic accident,” said fire chief Desmond Fulton. “We are committed to cooperating fully with this investigation and hope to prevent this type of tragedy in the future.”
The cause of the crash has not been determined.