A spokeswoman for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "A fire service vehicle travelling to a full emergency incident at JLA was involved in a collision with other vehicles.
"The three members of our search and rescue team who were in the fire service vehicle have been taken to Whiston Hospital for treatment.
"A full investigation has begun into the incident by the fire and rescue service and police.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the person who has died in the incident."
Garston Way was closed between Bowden Road and Horrocks Avenue.
