Fire truck hit in Tuscaloosa Co. while crews worked wreck, driver flown to UAB

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Echola, Alabama
Highway 82
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Echola Alabama in Echola, Alabama: A fire truck operated by the Sipsey Valley Volunteer Fire Department was struck from behind by a Ford Focus while crews were working a two‐car wreck east of Echola Road on Highway 82. The driver of the Focus was partially ejected and flown to UAB Hospital, while the pumper sustained moderate damage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

Fire truck hit in Tuscaloosa Co. while crews worked wreck, driver flown to UAB

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