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.

 
Units: Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Ambulance 2-1, Paramedic 2-1, & Traffic 2
 
Mutual Aid: Tredyffrin Township Police Department