No Injury Reported for Crew in Mansfield, TX Truck Accident on State Highway 360, October 04, 2026

A Mansfield Fire Department engine was struck by another vehicle at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, on southbound State Highway 360 in Mansfield, Texas. The engine was protecting first responders at the scene of an earlier crash when the collision occurred. Engine 5 had been deliberately positioned to block traffic while emergency personnel worked to clear the earlier wreck. It was serving as a protective barrier for responders working on the highway, rather than traveling through the area. Three crew members were inside the engine when it was struck. Each was wearing a seat belt, and all three reported that they were okay. The condition of anyone in the vehicle that struck the engine was not reported. Officials highlighted the safety purpose of placing emergency vehicles in blocking positions. Those barriers provide working space for responders caring for patients and are intended to reduce the risk of additional collisions at roadside emergency scenes. Authorities also reminded drivers to approach these scenes cautiously. Their guidance included reducing speed, moving over when safe, avoiding distractions and following directions from emergency personnel.