New South Carolina Ladder Truck Overturns During Training

CHARLESTON, South Carolina — A new ladder truck is out of service after a training accident Saturday.

The St. Andrews Fire Department’s new ladder truck rolled over during a training exercise, as reported by WCIV.

No one was injured and St. Andrews Fire Chief Charles G. Lamoreaux said an investigation has begun.

St. Andrews firefighters are currently using a reserve ladder truck.

 

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