Firefighters respond to traffic collision with vehicle 100’ over the side and 5 patients

On Dec.22, fire units were dispatched to a traffic collision with extrication on Poli. Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes of dispatch to find a vehicle 100’ over the side with 5 patients. Two engines and ladder truck worked together to safely rescue all 5 patients and safely get them back up on to the pavement. The local hospital was immediately notified to ensure we did not overwhelm any trauma centers. All patients were transported rapidly with fire personnel assisting assessment and treatment en route to ER.

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