Crime & Safety
Nashua Firefighter Injured In Explosion Released From The Hospital, Given A Hero's Sendoff
Video: A large crowd gathered at Southern NH Medical Center for the discharge of the last crew member of Engine 5 injured in the incident.
NASHUA, NH — Firefighters, police, EMS, and hospital staff lined the halls of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for a hero’s sendoff to the last Nashua’ Engine 5 crew member on Sunday.
The three members of Engine 5’s crew were injured when a building exploded from a natural gas leak on Amherst Street two weeks ago. Two crew members were released soon after the explosion; however, the most seriously injured of the three was released on Sunday.
About a hundred supporters lined the halls as the firefighter was wheeled to a waiting vehicle to take him home, where he will continue to recuperate from the injuries sustained.
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All three crew members remain out of work and continue to heal from various injuries.
Nashua Fire Rescue Chief Steve Buxton said the investigation by the NTSB is continuing. He praised the injured firefighters for being instrumental in preventing further injuries.
