A Mansfield Fire Department engine was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning while positioned as a protective barrier at the scene of a previous accident on southbound State Highway 360.

Mansfield fire truck involved in crash What we know: The incident happened at 1:30 a.m. Engine 5 had been intentionally placed to block traffic and protect first responders working to clear an earlier wreck.

Three crew members were inside the fire engine at the time of the crash.