Monday, 07 February 2011 02:06

On Saturday Febuary 5 Co 7 (Zion Crossroads) and Co 24 (Gordonsville) was alerted for a MVA with entrappement. Engine 7-1 with a crew of 5 arrived reporting a single vehicle overturned on its roof top. One patient had self extricated himself prior to arrival, while the driver was still in the vehicle. After stabilizing the vehicle Engine 7-1 crew began the process of removing the driver. Attack 24 with a crew of 5 along with Engine 7 arrived and was assigned to secure the vehicle of any possible hazards and to assist with loading the patients into Medic 1. Both patients were transported to UVA hospital with serious injuries. Chief 7 had Loving road command. Units on scene: Engine 7-1, Engine 7, Attack 24, Medic 1, Chief 7, Louisa Co Sheriffs Office and Virginia State Police.

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