Fire Truck Struck This Morning on I-270

Fire Truck Struck This Morning on I-270

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted that a fire truck was struck on I-270 between Montrose Rd and Route 28 around 11am this morning while providing scene safety “blocking” for a separate accident.

Reminder: It is state law to reduce speed and move over for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

One firefighter was treated with non life-threatening injuries.

(9/22) NB I270 North of Montrose Rd., @mcfrs PE726 (Bethesda) struck by vehicle while on scene (previous collision), 1 @mcfrs FF transported NLT, PE726 is damaged but drivable, but currently OOS, passenger vehicle with moderate damage @MDSP @MDSHA https://t.co/4al0jiE6of pic.twitter.com/SUAfL2InxW

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 22, 2021