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Fire Truck Spins Out of Control on Icy Missouri Road, Crashes into Parked Car

No injuries reported in the incident amid severe winter storm warnings against driving in multiple states.

  • A fire truck from the Rock Community Fire Protection District in Missouri lost control on icy roads, spinning several times and crashing into a parked car before coming to a stop.
  • The incident occurred while the fire truck was responding to a call about a vehicle that had slid into a fire hydrant.
  • No injuries were reported in the incident, but both the fire truck and the car sustained damage.
  • Fire Chief Kevin Wingbermuehle praised the truck operator's swift decision-making and composure, which he said prevented a more serious outcome.
  • The incident occurred amid a winter storm that brought freezing rain and 'significant icing' across the Central Plains, prompting warnings against driving in multiple states.
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