Entrapment On Boot Road
 
By Minquas Fire Company No. 2
November 9, 2015
 

At 12:25pm, Downingtown Fire and EMS were dispatched to an accident with entrapment on Boot Road in East Caln. Assistant 46 (Heininger) arrived onscene confirming a two vehicle accident blocking the roadway, with one of the driver's still in the vehicle. Responding apparatus were advised by Assistant 46 of a "door pop" needed to free the injured driver. Engine 46-2 and Rescue 45 arrived and split crews to stabilize the vehicle for extrication and control spilled fluids on the roadway. The driver's side door was removed and fire crews assisted EMS with immobilizing the patient for transport to the hospital. Debris was cleared from the roadway and crews remained until all the vehicles were safely towed from the scene.

Units cleared at 1:20pm.

 
Units: Engine 46-2; Rescue 45; MICU 46-1; Amb 46-2; Fire Police
 
Mutual Aid: Downingtown PD