One Person Extricated from Overturned Car
 
By Watchdesk
January 11, 2011
 

Berwyn Fire/EMS units were dispatched at 9:46 a.m. to Berkley Rd. and Lancaster Ave. in Tredyffrin Township for a motor vehicle collision with entrapment.

Berwyn Captain Brazunas arrived on location and reported a two-vehicle crash, with one victim requiring extrication from their overturned vehicle. Berwyn Chief Norris arrived and established Incident Command, while personnel began their rescue work.

The crew of Engine 2-2 used the Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools to safely extricate the driver from their car. The 'Junkyard Dog' Rescue Struts were also utilized to stabilize the car so it would not move during the rescue effort. The victim was transported to a local trauma center by Ambulance/Medic 2-1.

Berwyn fire apparatus remained on the scene until 10:30 a.m. as the Tredyffrin Township Police Department conducted their investigation. Traffic was detoured around the accident scene, while first responders handled the rescue.

Additional video on Main Line Suburban Life's website can be viewed here:
http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/video/video-news/?media=51138011
 
Units: Engine 2-2, Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, & Medic 2-2
 
Mutual Aid: Tredyffrin Township Police Department
 
The Berwyn Fire Company recently purchased 'Junkyard Dog' Rescue Struts. These devices help to stabilize vehicles that overturn or become unstable after a crash.
The Berwyn Fire Company recently purchased 'Junkyard Dog' Rescue Struts. These devices help to stabilize vehicles that overturn or become unstable after a crash.
Chief Matt Norris speaks with the crew about the first successful use of the 'Junkyard Dog' Rescue Struts.
Chief Matt Norris speaks with the crew about the first successful use of the 'Junkyard Dog' Rescue Struts.
 
Lt. Chris Drach and Firefighter David Shank cleaning up after the rescue was completed.
Lt. Chris Drach and Firefighter David Shank cleaning up after the rescue was completed.
A post-rescue view of the accident scene.
A post-rescue view of the accident scene.
 
Berwyn Fire/EMS crews extricated one victim from this late morning crash in the Devon section of Tredyffrin Township.
Berwyn Fire/EMS crews extricated one victim from this late morning crash in the Devon section of Tredyffrin Township.