Another MVI on Tuesday night took the combined efforts of all available fire personnel as well as several RCMP units and 4 ambulances. Crews were called out to a roll over MVI with persons trapped. On arrival, an older model Chev Pick up was located upside down and over the bank across from the arena on Phillips Road. The vehicle was completely upside down and pancaked while resting against a large tree. The passenger of the vehicle was outside of the truck but stuck, partly under the truck and a log. The driver was located with his legs wrapped aroung the steering wheel and his head wedged between the seat top and the roof. Both were conscious. The passenger was quickly freed after some quick extrication work with a chain saw. The driver was another matter. Using the winch of R-1 along with air shores, the vehicle was carefully lifted away from the tree to allow rescuers access to the victim. The Jaws were used to cut the A and B posts and with some careful maneuvering, the driver was removed from the vehicle. Both victims were taken to hospital in ALS ambulances, however the most serious injury turned out to be a large laceration on the head and back of the driver. An RCMP Traffic Analyst was brought down to look into the incident. Charges may be pending.
I was reading your other post about vehicle accidents when the pager went off for this one, strange? I couldnt attend as I had my kids and my wife wasent home from work but it sounds like it was a nasty wreck!! Good job everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt was a difficult extrication, but it was great how it all came together. These kinds of calls are always hard to train for because so many different tactics were used. Airshores, the winch, the jaws, first responder, safety and many other skills and techniques we learn and hone every practice.
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