23/April/2018 – Car vs Tree – “B” Shift

Incident # 18-02889 – Several individuals escaped injuries after their vehicles struck a tree on Augusta Hwy (SC Hwy 61) at Byrd Farm Road Monday evening 23-April. This was one of several accidents that occurred during severe thunderstorms that took place most of the day. The large tree fell across Augusta Hwy blocking the entire road. Initial reports indicated multiple injuries and entrapment. Engine 36 arrived and found no one was hurt. They canceled other responding units, then stood by until SCDOT crews used a back hoe to remove the tree.

Engine 36 responded. Captain Ethan Sheider served as Incident Commander.

Photos by Harold Buzzell