Crime & Safety

Fire Truck Rolls Over, Blocks Interesection In Palatine

The Thursday morning incident happened after the fire truck collided with a minivan.

Police were advising drivers to use Roselle Road and the highway as an investigation continues.
Police were advising drivers to use Roselle Road and the highway as an investigation continues. (Photo by Max Weingardt)

PALATINE, IL — An intersection in Palatine was blocked for a few hours Thursday following a morning crash involving a fire engine and a minivan. The accident, which happened shortly after 9:30 a.m., occurred at the intersection of Palatine Road and Quentin Road.

One firefighter and one civilian were hurt in the crash and taken to an area hospital, reports Daily Herald. Their injuries were not serious.

Police were advising drivers to use Roselle Road and the highway as they conducted an interview.

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(Photo by Max Weingardt)

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