At 4:38 this afternoon, RFC Fire and EMS, along with Broomall Fire Company, were alerted to a crash with possible entrapment at mile marker 11.3 southbound on the Blue Route, in Radnor Township. Chief 15 arrived to a vehicle on its' side with the operator inside. Blue Route Command was established. Squad 15 arrived, followed by Rescue 53. Crews from Radnor and Broomall began to stabilize the vehicle before beginning the process of removing the roof for access. Radnor EMS personnel climbed into the vehicle to assess the condition of the operator and to stay with them during the extrication. Crews were able to remove the roof quickly, allowing EMS personnel room to package the patient. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to Lankenau Hospital. Radnor and Broomall cleared the scene in an hour. |