Driver Trapped in Tredyffrin Crash |
| By Watchdesk | |
| August 4, 2011 | |
| Berwyn Fire Company EMS units were dispatched to the area of Valley Forge Road and Route 202 overpass in Tredyffrin Township for an auto-accident with unknown injuries at 9:36 a.m. While responding, the Chester County 9-1-1 Center advised the EMS crew that they were getting additional reports of injuries and entrapment. Deputy 2 (W. Riddle) arrived on location and reported a two-vehicle accident with a victim in need of extrication. The rescue crew from Engine 2-2 utilized the Halmatro Rescue Tools 'Jaws of Life' to extricate the driver from the automobile shortly after arrival. The extricated driver was transported by Berwyn EMS to a local trauma center. The second driver did not require medical treatment. All units cleared the crash scene before 10:30 a.m. The Tredyffrin Township Police Department is investigating the cause of the collision. |
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| Units: | Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Ambulance 2-1, Paramedic 2-1, & Traffic 2 |
| Mutual Aid: | Tredyffrin Township Police Department |