A lorry belonging to Civil Protection Training and Response Unit No. 5 (UIISC 5) overturned this morning on the D623, in the Corte area, in Upper Corsica. The accident occurred whilst firefighters were tackling a forest fire in the area. Article image – FTV – FRANCE 3 VIA STELLA
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries
The four crew members were quickly attended to by the emergency services. Three of them were taken to Corte General Hospital, whilst the fourth was taken to Bastia Hospital. According to initial reports, their condition is not a cause for concern.
The accident is thought to have been caused by a dip in the road, although the exact circumstances have yet to be determined. An investigation is under way to establish the precise causes of this incident.
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Ongoing emergency response efforts
Despite this incident, operations to tackle the forest fire are continuing in the area where nearly 1,000 hectares have gone up in smoke. Civil protection teams and the fire service remain on standby to bring the flames under control and secure the area. To follow the latest developments on the ongoing fires in Corsica, visit our real-time fire map.
Weather conditions, which often play a decisive role in the spread of fires, can be monitored on our weather warning page dedicated to Haute-Corse.
If you see a fire starting, you can report immediately via our dedicated platform.