3 Injured in Memphis Truck Accident
The crash took place shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday at South Highland Street and Southern Avenue in East Memphis.
Candice BondThree people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a Memphis fire truck on South Highland Street in Memphis on Friday, according to the Memphis Fire Department.
What Happened at South Highland and Southern
The crash happened a little before 10:30 a.m. at the corner of South Highland Street and Southern Avenue in East Memphis. Fire department officials said four firefighters were aboard the fire truck. Three of them were taken to an area hospital in stable condition. The department's public information officer said the crew was on its way to an emergency call at the time. A driver in another vehicle refused medical treatment at the scene, and officials said the fire truck appears to have been totaled.
Where the Memphis Police Investigation Stands
The Memphis Police Department is handling the investigation of the collision. No charges have been announced. Officials have not said what led to the crash.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Tennessee usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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