04/02 - Just after 5 Tuesday afternoon Kuhl Hose was dispatched to RT 8 in front of the Beechwood Inn for a multiple vehicle accident.  On arrival 680 reported multiple vehicles involved.  A status update reported 3 vehicles involved moderate damage 1 patient confined in an auto.  687, 683 and 697 responded.  687 arrived first on scene, gained access to the patient an assessment and treatment was started.  Crews from 687 secured the vehicle and with help from 683 used the Holmatro BCT to remove the door.  The PT was extricated and transported to UPMC Hamot.  The scene was secured and fire police remained on the scene until released by PSP.

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