Excerpts from wgntv.com:
A Chicago fire truck lost a tire on the city’s Northwest Side Saturday, damaging two vehicles in the 5200 block of North Northwest Highway in Jefferson Park.
The President of the Chicago Firefighters’ Union, Pat Cleary, said the tire hit a vehicle heading northbound as well as a parked car, and the incident did not come as a surprise as many CFD trucks are not in good shape. The one involved in Saturday’s incident has been in service since 2005.
No injuries were reported.
The mayor’s office, however, issued a statement on the matter:
“This truck has been repaired and is back in service. 2FM Fleet Operations and the Chicago Fire Department will continue to work together to provide a more sustainable equipment replacement plan.”
thanks Martin
