Mar 8 • 06:55 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

In Kelmė, a fire department service vehicle crashed into a building

A fire department vehicle in Kelmė crashed into a building during training, injuring the driver and a fellow firefighter.

In Kelmė, Lithuania, a service vehicle of the local fire department, specifically a Scania P450, crashed into a building early in the morning during training exercises. The incident occurred around 0:33 AM on Žemaitės Street. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle was being driven by a uniformed firefighter born in 1975, who lost control after leaving the garage. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver and another firefighter, born in 1959, who were both present in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Emergency medical assistance was provided at the scene, and both individuals are currently receiving outpatient care for their injuries. The event has been officially recorded in the traffic incident information system, highlighting the importance of safety protocols during training exercises for emergency services. The local fire department is likely to review its training procedures to mitigate future risks and ensure the safety of its personnel.

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