Car vs fire truck traffic accident closes Cloverfield Blvd on ...
A fire truck from the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) was involved in a vehicle collision on Wednesday morning at about 9am near the intersection of Santa Monica and Cloverfield boulevards, forcing the road to be closed for some time.
Very little is known at this time, but according to the SMFD, a total of four vehicles were involved, including the KME Tractor Drawn Aerial fire truck and two people were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
The KME Tractor Drawn Aerial weighs in at nearly 40 tons and is often referred to as a “Quint” because it has five main features: a pump, water tank, aerial ladder, ground ladders and fire hose. (The name “quint” is derived from the Latin prefix “quinque-” meaning five.)
It’s uniquely identifiable because it also incorporates a rear driver and despite being much longer than a more traditional fire truck, with its unique design, it is meant to be able to navigate obstacles and easily steer into narrow and tight locations making it ideal for suburban communities with cul-de-sacs and busy urban areas.
Scott fell in love with Santa Monica when he was much younger and now, after living and working in five different countries, he has returned. He's written for the likes of the FT, NBC, the BBC and CNN. More by Scott Snowden
