Chicago Fire Department truck loses tire, damages parked vehicle in Jefferson Park: VIDEO

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Sunday, November 10, 2024 4:50AM
Chicago fire truck loses tire, damages parked vehicle on NW Side: CPD
Chicago fire truck loses tire, damages parked vehicle on NW Side: CPDA Chicago Fire Department truck lost a tire Saturday, which damaged a parked vehicle on North Northwest Highway in Jefferson Park, police said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago Fire Department truck lost a tire Saturday afternoon on the city's Northwest Side, and the tire hit two other vehicles.

Chicago police said the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. in the 5200 block of North Northwest Highway in Jefferson Park.

The CFD truck was driving on the street when one of its rear right tires shredded and flew off of the truck, police said.

The tire struck a parked hatchback vehicle that was on the street and then it also hit a moving vehicle, CPD said.

No one was injured in the crash and no citations were issued, police said.

Pat Cleary with CFD Firefighters Union Local 2 told ABC7 that the department has been dealing with equipment issues and they are frustrated with city leaders.

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No further information was immediately available.

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