Violent crash leaves L.A. firetruck overturned, 2 firefighters injured

Two firefighters were rushed to the hospital after a crash that left their firetruck overturned on top of parked vehicles on the sidewalk and against a Sunland business Tuesday evening.

Surveillance cameras at a nearby restaurant captured the moment the fire engine apparently lost control while attempting a tight turn at seemingly high speed, causing it to overturn and careen into several parked cars, eventually coming to a stop on the sidewalk and against an H&R Block building in the 8200 block of Foothill Boulevard, near McVine Avenue.

The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. while crew members were responding to a structure fire in the area.

Officials said that two firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash and that they were taken to the hospital for evaluation by medical personnel…

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