Rescue At The Intersection of - Ocean Gateway and Hobbs Road
Saturday, July 7, 2018
At 12:09 hours Wicomico Central alerted Station 6 (Parsonsburg) for a MVC with Injuries at the intersection of Hobbs Rd and Ocean Gateway (US50) Westbound. There were several conflicting calls as to number of vehicles and patients. A sherrif's deputy arrived on scene confirmed 2-3 vehicles with 1-3 patients, at least one Priority 1. Lt. JT Tyler (6-20) immediately requested 2 additional medic units. Upon his arrival he found patients trapped in a Subaru Impreza, took command, and requested Rescue 16 to assist. Paramedic A6 arrived at 12:15, evaluated all patients, including the driver of a Jeep Wrangler also involved. Command was advised of 2 Priority 1 patients (one w/ hip fracture), plus a Priority 3 patient who is also pregnant. Deputy Chief 1 was assigned Operations, and one lane of 50 West was closed. Crews from Rescue Engine 604 and Rescue 16 removed the roof of the Subaru and patient was extricated and transported at 12:44. Scene was cleared at 13:02 hours.
Units Responding: Rescue Engine 604, Rescue 16, Utility 6, Traffic Control 6, Deputy Chief 1, Paramedic A6, Ambulance B6, Paramedic 1, Maryland State Police, and 3 x Wicomico County Sheriff Deputies.
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