1 dead, 4 hospitalized — including 3 Pompano Beach firefighters — following multivehicle crash
Nov 21, 2024
A person has died and four others, including three Pompano Beach firefighters, were taken to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash.
According to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, the crash occurred in the area of Northwest 31st Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach, at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday
Investigators said three of their firefighters were transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
In another car, one person died, while another was rushed Pompano Beach Fire Rescue in critical condition. It’s unclear which one was the driver.
Video shows the front-end of a fire truck completely demolished, as well as a large white hauling truck with extensive damage.
It remains unclear what caused the crash and whether or not the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crew was on a call at the time.
Officials are diverting traffic in the area. The turning lane in the area is open.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the crash.
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