Pick-Up Truck Strikes Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center

Station 2 EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with unknown injuries.

Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck that had lost control and struck a tree after swerving to avoid another vehicle.

Due to the serious injuries sustained by the driver a Paramedic was requested to the scene and an aeromedical was called as well.

Engine 2-0 w/ Medic 2-1 responded and rendered immediate assistance to the EMS crew.

Engine 2-0 proceeded to the Certainteed Corporation on E. Swedesford Rd. to set up a landing zone for PENNSTAR I Aeromedical.

The patient was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.

Station 2 was available just before 11 a.m. and rounded out the day with 8 FIRE/EMS calls.

Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)