An historic San Francisco Municipal Railway streetcar and a San Francisco Fire Department engine collided on the Embarcadero Monday, officials said.
The crash occurred shortly after noon at the intersection of Embarcadero and Bay Street, according to a fire department spokesperson.
Engine 28 was responding to a medical emergency and was maneuvering at the scene when it struck the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency light rail train, according to the fire department.
The vehicle involved, Muni No. 1061, is a PCC streetcar painted in the iconic red, orange and silver “tribute livery” of the Pacific Electric Railway. While the design honors the “Big Red Cars” that famously served Southern California starting in the 1940s, the car itself is a part of Muni’s fleet of historic trolleys that serve the F Market & Wharves line.
Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among the firefighters or the passengers on the streetcar.
SFMTA said in a statement it is arranging bus shuttles to support F Line service between the Ferry Building and Jones/Beach in both directions.
The incident is currently under investigation by the San Francisco Police Department, with the cooperation of the fire department and the SFMTA. Authorities have not yet released an official damage assessment for the vintage rail vehicle.
Transit officials advised travelers to avoid the northern Embarcadero area Monday afternoon as crews worked to clear the tracks and restore regular rail service.
Editor’s note: This story was updated to clarify the streetcar involved in the collision.