TEMPLE, TX (July 21, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a traffic accident that left one individual injured.
At around 1:13 p.m., on Monday, July 21, the Temple Police Department and Temple Fire and Rescue responded to W Adams Avenue and N 3rd Street for a traffic accident involving a collision between a dump truck and a fire truck from Central Fire Station. The fire truck was on its way to a car fire when it was struck by the dump truck. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage.
One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries for evaluation. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
This crash is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.