Colorado Springs Fire Engine VS Bustang Violent Collision Injures Firefighters and Bus Passengers

Description: Four Colorado Springs firefighters and five bus occupants were transported to hospitals after a collision involving CSFD Engine 3 and a bus at Tejon Street and Bijou Street on June 13. Colorado Springs Police are investigating the downtown crash. Read the Full Press Release from the Colorado Springs Fire Department...

9 Injured After Colorado Springs Fire Engine Collides With Bus in Downtown Crash

At approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, Engine 3 was responding to a medical call when crews reported they had been involved in a collision with a bus at the intersection of Tejon Street and Bijou Street in downtown Colorado Springs.

Four Colorado Springs firefighters were aboard Engine 3 and were transported to local hospitals with injuries. Seven people, including the driver, were on the bus, and five bus occupants were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment of injuries.

Additional CSFD units responded to the scene to provide patient care, assist with the extrication of the bus driver, and support our firefighters. In total, 21 CSFD personnel responded.

Engine 3 sustained significant damage and is considered a total loss.

Our firefighters respond to emergencies every day knowing there are risks associated with serving this community. Today, our focus is on our injured firefighters and everyone else affected by this incident. We are grateful for the immediate response of our crews, our public safety partners, and the medical teams caring for those involved.

The Colorado Springs Police Department Major Crash Team is investigating the collision and will provide all crash-related information.

Please keep all of those involved in your thoughts as they recover.

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