Merlin & Pikeland Roads - 1 trapped

Friday July 22, 2022. This accident happened around 6:30 PM at Merlin & Pikeland Roads. This was the 2nd call in the district, as crews were pulling out of the station to assist with a cardiac arrest. The Engine and Utility went to the cardiac arrest call, while the rescue and Deputy Chief responded to the auto accident. Upon arrival crews found the one vehicle on its side with 1 trapped inside. Rescue crews began cutting the car to access the patient while the roadway was closed by fire police. It took rescuers about 15 minutes to free the driver of the car and turn the patient over to the East Whiteland Ambulance and a Medic from Trappe on MICU 85. Fire crews then cleaned up debris and fluids from the wreck before clearing the scene at 7:40 PM. The patient was taken to the Paoli Trauma Center.