Anchorage, AK : Two persons were injured in a crash with fire engine at Fourth Avenue On Monday, August 15th, 2016

An Anchorage Fire Department engine responding to an emergency call was struck by a car late Monday, injuring both people in the smaller vehicle, firefighters said Tuesday.

Engine 2, based at Fire Station 1 in downtown Anchorage, was headed east along Fourth Avenue when it was struck at Eagle Street just before 11:45 p.m., according to a statement from the fire department.

"Engine 2 was responding 'Code Yellow,' or without the need for emergency warning lights and siren, when a small sedan-style vehicle ran a stop sign," firefighters wrote. "The fire engine was unable to stop in time and was

struck on the side."

The uninjured fire crew of four aided the sedan's occupants; both were taken to a hospital by an ambulance for treatment of minor injuries.

Assistant AFD Chief Erich Scheunemann said the engine sustained minor body and mechanical damage in the crash but was taken out of service for evaluation; an estimate of damages was still pending Tuesday.

"It was pretty minor, but we always let the mechanics do an inspection," Scheunemann said.

Anchorage police were investigating the crash. There wasn't any immediate word Tuesday morning on charges or citations, police said.

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2 in car hurt in collision with Anchorage fire engine