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10/17 - Kuhl Hose and Emergycare were dispatched to Old Wattsburg Rd for an off road accident. An overturned UTV was visible in a ravine far off the roadway. Chief 680 confirmed the best access would be off of Kuhl Rd. There was a farm field road that led to a closer access point. The victim was cutting wood alone in the woods and had planned to return on his UTV. He was backing up when the UTV got on uneven ground and rolled on its side. In the rollover, the patient was pinned by his lower extremities. Crews secured the UTV with chains and a come along, stabilized using cribbing and lifted the unit with airbags. The patient was treated and extricated then carried to the ambulance. 697 transported the victim to UPMC Hamot for evaluation of minor/moderate injuries. |
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