Six firefighters hospitalized after fire engine collision in London

Six firefighters were hospitalized with broken bones and other injuries after two fire engines collided in Islington, central London, on January 3, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:17 PM at the junction of Farringdon Road and Clerkenwell Road while both vehicles were responding to an emergency. Damage included shattered windscreens and a caved-in roof on one fire engine, prompting police and ambulance services to close surrounding roads for treatment. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.

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