Kernersville, NC (June 25, 2026) – Three people were taken to the hospital after a fire truck overturned on Tuesday morning north of Kernersville. The vehicle left the roadway while traveling on Piney Grove Rd near Warren Rd at about 8:44 a.m.
The fire truck was traveling north with its emergency lights and sirens activated when it ran off the right side of the road while entering a curve. It then overcorrected, rolled over, and came to rest on the left side of the roadway.
Emergency units arrived shortly after the rollover. The three occupants were taken to the hospital, but their conditions were not released. The cause of the accident remains under investigation as more information is gathered.
We hope those who were hurt make a full and speedy recovery.
Why Can Emergency Vehicles Still Be Involved in Roadway Wrecks?
Emergency vehicles usually travel under urgent circumstances, using lights and sirens to reach calls as quickly as possible. Even with specialized driver training, crews can face additional risks posed by sharp curves, changing road surfaces, heavy vehicles, and the need to maintain control at higher speeds.
Large vehicles such as fire trucks have a higher center of gravity than many passenger vehicles, making them more prone to rollover if they leave the roadway or make sudden steering corrections. Investigators typically examine roadway design, weather, vehicle condition, speed, and driver actions to determine how a rollover occurred. Mechanical inspections and physical evidence from the roadway may also help provide a clearer picture of the sequence of events.
