Fire truck involved in collision in Newark

A Newark Fire Division rescue truck collided with a car while responding to a blaze on Saturday.

According to authorities, Newark’s Rescue 1 truck was heading to a fire response when it collided with two cars at Orange Street and Clinton Avenue.

Four people, including two firefighters were reportedly evaluated for injuries, none of which were considered life-threatening.

The fire that the rescue truck was headed toward on Mount Prospect Avenue was declared under control.