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Speeding fire engine creates its own 999 call

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SIX firemen were injured when their fire engine overturned outside Legco as they raced to answer a 999 call yesterday.

The vehicle toppled over and fell on to fencing outside the Legislative Council building, leaving a long skid mark across the road.

Six firefighters were slightly injured and were sent to Tang Shiu Kin Hospital for treatment.

A Legco security guard said: 'At around 11am, we heard a loud noise outside.

'When we rushed out, we saw a fire engine overturned on the pavement.

'We called police. Fortunately, it is Saturday and there was no one walking on the pavement.' Police officers sealed off Des Voeux Road, Central, causing traffic jams for two hours, while tram services were halted for more than an hour.

Police superintendent Ho Ming-sun said: 'We are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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