“A” Shift – MVC with Entrapment

Run # 10-05459 – Stations 1 and 19 responded to a high speed, single car MVC on Charleston Highway at the intersection of Brittlebank Road Monday morning 4-October at 00:34. The westbound small car lost control and crossed both lanes of traffic striking several trees. Two occupants were in the inside the car complaining of multiple traumatic injuries. Firefighter-Paramedics used Holmatro Rescue Tools to remove the driver’s side doors and the roof. A second ambulance was requested to respond. Both patients were extricated with full spinal precautions, then transported to Colleton Medical Center for further medical care. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Charleston Highway at Brittlebank Road was closed for about 40 minutes while units worked the accident.

Engine 19, Rescue 1, Medic 1, Medic 19, Battalion 1, Car 11 and Car 12 responded. Captain Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.