Two Injured in Devon Motor Vehicle Collision
 
By Watchdesk
February 24, 2017
 

On February 23, 2017 at 2:02 p.m., the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the intersection of South Fairfield Road and Sugartown Road in Easttown Township for a motor vehicle collision. This intersection is located adjacent to the Devon Elementary School. The initial calls to 9-1-1 reported a driver was trapped in their vehicle.

The crews of Engine 2-2 and Ambulance 2-2 arrived to find a two-vehicle crash, with one vehicle on its side. Rescuers worked to stabilize the vehicle and then remove the roof to access the victim. At the same time, the driver of the other vehicle was being evaluated for injuries.

The Radnor Fire Company was dispatched to assist with an ambulance, since Berwyn's other ambulance was already handling a separate medical emergency in Tredyffrin Township.

Both drivers were transported to Paoli Hospital by Berwyn and Radnor ambulance. The Easttown Township Police Department provided traffic control during the incident. All units were clear of the scene before 3:30 p.m.
 
There is careful coordination between all fire/EMS crews at these types of incidents.
There is careful coordination between all fire/EMS crews at these types of incidents.
A nearby utility pole, fence, and guidewire created obstacles for crews as they worked to extricate one of the drivers.
A nearby utility pole, fence, and guidewire created obstacles for crews as they worked to extricate one of the drivers.
 
Berwyn Fire/EMS personnel begin rescue efforts at a two-vehicle crash in Easttown Township. This was one of 11 calls handled during a busy Thursday.
Berwyn Fire/EMS personnel begin rescue efforts at a two-vehicle crash in Easttown Township. This was one of 11 calls handled during a busy Thursday.
A post-rescue view of the scene. The red devices in the image are called Junkyard Dog Rescue Struts that help to stabilize a vehicle. These ensure the vehicle doesn't move and in turn keeps any victims and rescuers safe during the rescue effort.
A post-rescue view of the scene. The red devices in the image are called Junkyard Dog Rescue Struts that help to stabilize a vehicle. These ensure the vehicle doesn't move and in turn keeps any victims and rescuers safe during the rescue effort.