Eight Southern California Firefighters Injured in Highway Rollover

Fire truck swerved to avoid a ladder, causing it to overturn after a 12-hour shift battling the Airport Fire.

The accident occurred on State Route 241 near Portola Hills as the firefighters were returning from a 12-hour shift.
Six of the eight injured firefighters remain hospitalized, with conditions ranging from stable to critical.
The fire truck swerved to avoid a ladder in the road, struck a guardrail, and overturned.
One firefighter was airlifted to a hospital, while the others were transported by ambulance.
The incident is under investigation, and the firefighters' families have been notified.