3 Riverdale firefighters injured, 1 critical after fire engine crashes

RIVERDALE, Ga. - Three Clayton County firefighters were injured when the fire engine in which they were riding lost control while responding to a call.

It happened around 9:20 a.m. Thursday along Taylor Road at Taylor Circle, near Riverdale Fire Station No. 2.

The Clayton County police said the engine slid off the roadway and into some trees.

One firefighter was ejected. They were rushed to an area hospital in critical, but stable condition.

Two other firefighters were injured and were transported in serious condition.

Both lanes of traffic were shut down for about an hour while crews worked to investigate and clear the scene.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.