Friday, November 27, 2009

One Trapped on Beltway

November 2, 2009

The Rescue Squad quickly extricated a woman trapped in her car after a personal injury collision on Tuesday night.

Rescue Squad 741, Medic 726, Montgomery County unit EMS 702, Truck 710, and Engine 710 from Cabin John were dispatched at about 8:15 p.m. for the collision on the outer loop of the Capital Beltway with a report of one trapped. Chief 741D also responded to take command of the operation.

Engine 726 reported on the scene with one person trapped in her auto after colliding with a large truck. The impact ripped off the driver’s front corner, exposing the door hinges, which simplified the extrication. The crew cut the hinges and used spreaders to spread the door from the door jam, providing access to the patient.

After removing the patient, Medic 726 quickly assessed the patient and transported her to the trauma center at Suburban Hospital.