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.
