Firefighters on their way to a suburban house fire and a small van collided in Wellington this morning.
The crash happened on the corner of Owen and Constable St, in Newtown, around 9.30am as a fire engine raced to tackle a big blaze threatening two houses in nearby Berhampore.
Following the crash, at least one person was taken to Wellington Hospital with moderate chest injuries, Wellington Free Ambulance spokesperson Di Livingstone said.
A wrecked Toyota Previa-type MPV was seen in the area shortly afterward.
The Fire Service said the driver of the small van was taken to Wellington hospital but a passenger in the van was not injured.
