D.C. Firefighter Injured in Ladder Truck Incident
A D.C. firefighter was struck by a ladder truck and airlifted to a trauma center in the Washington, D.C. (Hagerstown) area on Thursday afternoon. The firefighter is reported to be in stable condition.
Washington, DC, July 23, 2026 —
A firefighter serving with the D.C. Fire and EMS Department was seriously injured on Thursday afternoon when they were struck by a ladder truck.
The incident occurred in the afternoon. Following the incident, the injured firefighter was airlifted to a trauma center located in the Washington, D.C. (Hagerstown) area for immediate medical attention.
As of Thursday afternoon, the firefighter’s condition was reported as stable. Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the accident, the exact location within the D.C. area, and the identity of the firefighter were not immediately available.
The D.C. Fire and EMS Department has not released additional information concerning the incident or the ongoing condition of the injured member.
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