Firetruck Collision Sends Oak Park Firefighters to Hospitals

Several Oak Park firefighters were hospitalized on Tuesday morning following a collision involving their firetruck. The incident took place on Madison Street in the 900 block, authority reports confirm.

Dan Yopchick, chief communications officer for Oak Park, stated the accident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. Engine 603, belonging to the Oak Park Fire Department, was navigating Madison Street when another vehicle unexpectedly crossed the centerline, resulting in the crash.

Fortunately, no major injuries were inflicted upon the firefighters involved. Yopchick indicated that the medical evaluation suggested they would soon be discharged.

The motorist responsible for the accident was cited and was also undergoing medical assessment later that Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.