Auto accident with entrapment on Rt. 401 east of Rt. 113.

 
By Assistant Chief Brian Garver
September 5, 2006
 

At 2032 hours on September 5, 2006, the Lionville Fire Company(47) was dispatched along with Uwchlan EMS(87) to Route 401 east of Rt. 113 for an auto accident with entrapment involving a passenger vehicle and a tow truck.

Assistant 47 went on scene 3 minutes after dispatch reporting a two vehicle accident with one driver entrapped. Rescue 47 on scene stabilized the vehicle for safety and began the extrication of the entrapped victim. The victim was extricated at 2104 hours, 21 minutes after the arrival of Rescue 47 on scene. The entrapped victim was transported by ground to the nearest trauma center and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the nearest local hospital.

 
Units: Chief 47, Deputy 47, Assistant 47, Battalion 47, Rescue 47, Engine 47-2, 47 Fire Police
 
Mutual Aid: Ambulance 87-1, Ambulance 87-3, Medic 87-1