On 30-August, at
2131 hours, within two hours of the previous extrication, Engine 26,
Rescue 1 and Medic 27 were dispatched to a reported vehicle
accident with entrapment on I-95 at the 68 mile marker northbound. Medic
27 rode up on the accident at the 60 mile marker. Engine 26, who had
already gone north on the Interstate from Exit 62 checked up to Exit 68
and did not locate another accident. Engine 26 responded back to the
correct location.
Medic 27 found a
small SUV in the wood line. The vehicle was upright, but had rolled over
several times at a high rate of speed. The Ford Explorer suffered heavy
damage. Two occupants, who had not been wearing seat belts were ejected
and found near the vehicle. One suffered critical injuries. Medic 27
requested two additional Medic units and a medical helicopter. The
personnel were overwhelmed with eight injured patients until
additional resources arrived to assist. A second medical helicopter was
requested for the second ejected patient due to his severe injuries. No
patients were trapped in the crash. Rescue 1 deployed it's light tower
to illuminate the scene.
Meducare and
Lifenet 3 responded to the scene. Northbound I-95 was shut down for
about 25 minutes while the two helicopters used the highway as a landing
zone. The remaining patients were transported to Colleton Medical Center
for additional treatment. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the
accident.
Engine 26, Rescue
1, Truck 12, Truck 16, Medic 9, Medic 18 and Medic 27 responded. Lt.
Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.
