New Jersey

Three Firefighters Injured in Accident at Lafayette and Mulberry St in Newark, NJ

Published on: July 31, 2023

Date of Accident
July 30, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Fire Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Lafayette Street & Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash involving a fire truck at Lafayette and Mulberry St in Newark, NJ on July 30th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. According to investigators, a fire truck was involved in a collision while responding to a call. The driver from the passenger vehicle involved allegedly fled the scene-on foot. Two passengers from the same vehicle were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Three firefighters from the fire engine suffered injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Newark Police
Vehicles Involved
Fire Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Lafayette and Mulberry St
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Fire truck collided with another vehicle whose driver fled the scene on-foot

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