On Monday a Bolingbrook Fire Department fire truck was struck by a semi-truck while crews were operating at a motor vehicle crash on the ramp to Interstate 55 at Route 53.
The semi-truck struck the fire apparatus and continued driving, leaving the scene. Fortunately, there are no injuries due to this incident.
This serves as an important reminder for all motorists to slow down, stay alert, and move over when approaching emergency scenes. Emergency responders work in close proximity to moving traffic, often in unpredictable and hazardous conditions. A moment of inattention can have serious consequences for firefighters, law enforcement officers, other responders, and the motoring public…