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3 Jacksonville firefighters transported to hospital after fire truck overturns

JFRD said crews were responding to a fire when the truck overturned due to weather conditions in the area.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Three firefighters with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were taken to the hospital after a truck overturned due to weather conditions Sunday afternoon.

JFRD told First Coast News that the incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of New Kings Road and Robert Street.

Authorities said crews were responding to a fire when the truck overturned due to weather conditions in the area.

The firefighters were transported to the hospital to undergo a medical evaluation. No serious injuries were reported during the incident, JFRD said.

A portion of New Kings Road was closed following the incident. Drivers are still urged to use caution while traveling near the area.

First Coast News will continue to update this developing story.

 

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