Hartselle firefighters injured in Highway 36 wreck

Two Hartselle firefighters are recovering after a close call on Highway 36 West on Wednesday afternoon.  

According to a statement posted on the City of Hartselle’s official Facebook page, Engine No. 2 was returning from a call when the driver experienced a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.  

Photos courtesy of the City of Hartselle

The truck veered into oncoming traffic near Dollar General on Highway 36. The lieutenant in the passenger seat was able to grab the steering wheel and keep the vehicle from veering into oncoming traffic, activating the airbrake.  

The engine continued, however, ultimately colliding with the corner of an unoccupied house before striking a large pine tree behind the house. 

Both firefighters were immediately transported for medical evaluation. He sustained a cut on his hand, requiring stitches. The driver is reported to be stable and undergoing further medical tests.  

“Again, thankful for God’s protection, this could have been a much different outcome,” the post continued.