A D.C. firefighter was critically injured after he was struck by another fire department vehicle late Wednesday night.
The accident happened as firefighters were responding to a rowhouse fire on the 800 block of F Street NE at 11:30 p.m.
Fire officials say 28-year-old Dane Smothers Jr. was preparing hose lines and other equipment when he was struck by a ladder truck arriving at the scene. Fire officials say Smothers' uncle, a D.C. firefighter, was also on the scene of the fire.
Smothers, a probationary firefighter, underwent surgery and is listed in critical condition. Fire officials say Smothers suffered multiple injuries above the waist.