Five hurt following tower ladder involved collision

Five people were hospitalized following a tower ladder involved collision, according to the Denton Volunteer Fire Department.

The crash happened just after 4:00 p.m. Friday.

The Denton Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Goldsboro Volunteer Fire Company for a reported automobile fire impinging upon a home.

While responding, the 30-year-old driver of Tower 310 from Denton reportedly suffered a medical emergency and the tower collided with a SUV and a utility pole before coming to a stop.

The driver of the SUV became entrapped in the vehicle and was extricated quickly by the Denton and Greensboro Fire Companies. Both the driver and passenger of the car were transported to R. Adams Cowley Trauma Center in Baltimore by Maryland State Police with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Three firefighters were transported to University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. All three firefighters were treated and released.

The 1985 E-One Tower suffered extensive damage and will remain out of service for an extended period of time.

In a statement, an official from the Denton Volunteer Fire Company says they “would like to extend our well wishes and a speedy recovery to the injured civilians. The DVFC greatly appreciates the overwhelming support and response from our neighboring fire companies, first responders and the local community.”

The crash remains under investigation by the Denton Police Department.