Emergency Responders Face Challenging Rescue In One Vehicle Crash On Rt. 219
HTVFD) 1/16/2025 02:02:15
Box: 11-N Boone
Incident Type: MVA – ALS/Entrap
Address: VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY RD @ ROUTE 219, Horton Twp Elk
Units: S11, PSPRidg2, M3, AMB420, S1
Around 2:00am this morning, Box 11-N was dispatched for a single motor vehicle accident. Initial reports indicated that the vehicle had rolled over and was down a steep embankment. Rescue 1 was added to the box for additional manpower and equipment. Crews arrived on scene to confirm the initial report. Patient access and extrication was extremely challenging due to the location of the vehicle. One patient was extricated and moved to the top of the hill utilizing a compliment of ladders, Ropes, and a Stokes Basket. Rescue 11, Rescue 1, and Engine 11 operated on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.
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