Squad
687 and Rescue/Engine 683 were requested to assist
Wattsburg at a 2 vehicle accident near Loweville on RT 8
just after noon. 683 arrived and was directed by
command to begin disentanglement of a critical patient
trapped in a small auto. Kuhl Hose and Emergycare
extricated the patient and transferred care to Life Star
who transported the patient to Hamot Shock Trauma.
Belle Valley Rescue 38 disentangled the 2nd patient in a
mini van. After extrication the patient was transported
to Hamot Shock Trauma by Emergycare. A 3rd patient with
minor injuries was also transported. The accident is
under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.