Colleton County Fire-Rescue
08/05/2024
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05/August/2024 - Apparatus MVC - "A" Shift Incident # 24-06075 - At 15:01, on Monday 05-August, during a thunderstorm, part of Hurricane Debby, Engine 26 and Medic 26 were working a single vehicle MVC on I-95 at Exit 57 southbound. The Engine was in the acceleration lane behind the accident blocking and protecting the scene, while Firefighter-Paramedics treated and loaded the injured parties. Traffic was moving slowly, when a Freightliner semi truck failed to slow down. The semi truck struck the rear of another semi causing heavy damage to both vehicles. They were in the median side lane and struck the guard rail. The lead truck was pushed into the other lane, striking a small car transport truck. That vehicle lost control and struck the parked fire engine causing it to slide. No one received any injuries in the second collision, but the southbound lanes were blocked. City of Walterboro units were called to block the entrance ramp at Bells Hwy. (SC Hwy 64). Additional County Fire-Rescue units were also assigned to the incident as well as several Sheriff's Deputies to assist with the traffic. Southbound traffic was diverted to Bells Hwy. for approximately an hour until the scene could be cleared. Engine 26 received moderate damage and has been placed out of service until repairs can be made. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. Engine 1, Engine 13, Engine 26, Medic 1, Medic 26, Battalion 1 and Car 111 responded. Captain Robert Gregory served as Incident Commander. |
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