Around 5:30 p.m., authorities responded to a fire at a Targets Closeout store at 141 Main St., which was brought under control with no injuries. But as two fire trucks headed toward the fire, they collided at the intersection of Broadway and Straight Street, sending one into a tree and the other into the Golden Mango supermarket at 200 Broadway. Eight firefighters were seriously injured in the crash, said Jerry Special, the city’s police and fire department public safety director, who was at the scene Saturday night. All firefighters were rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Joseph in Paterson. The three most seriously injured were in stable condition with “non-life threatening” injuries, Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott told NorthJersey.com. No one was injured at the supermarket, Speziale said. Paterson Mayor Andrew Sayegh told News 12 New Jersey that three of the firefighters are in critical condition. “Paterson firefighters are the bravest and most talented group of individuals,” Speziale said. “We are all praying for them. They do this every day for the people of Paterson.” Our journalism needs your support. Sign up today at NJ.com.
