The accident on Saturday night left four people with minor injuries in the Cotswold village of Broadway.

Inspector Eddy Hardman of West Mercia Police which is investigating the accident

It happened when the fire engine collided with a car on a pelican crossing in the picturesque village.

The four people inside the vehicle were taken to hospital.

The driver of the fire engine, who has not been named, was breathalised and charged with driving with excess alcohol.

Four people were taken to hospital after the crash

The incident is now being investigated by both the police and fire service.

A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade said: "At approximately 2300 hours last night an appliance from Broadway was proceeding to a car fire when it was involved in a road traffic accident in High Street.

"The brigade is currently conducting its own investigation regarding the incident and at present we cannot comment further." The brigade refused to say whether the driver was still at work.