Early Morning Accident On the Bypass

 
By Fire Chief Adam Grossman
August 6, 2012
 

On August 6th, 2012 at 0439 hours the Sadsburyville Fire Company and Westwood Fire Company for two ambulances, covering both ambulances from Pomeroy and Parkesburg that were on zero response, were dispatched to the westbound Route 30 bypass at mile marker 268.4 for an auto accident.

Chief Grossman arrived on location at 0447 hours to find a two vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer.

Engine 31-1 led by Assistant Chief Yervelli arrived at 0450 hours and controlled hazards coming from the vehicle and administered emergency care to the walking wounded. In addition Engine 31-1 blocked the high speed highway from oncoming traffic protecting our responders.

Ambulance 144 arrived at 0450 as well and ended up not transporting. All other dispatched ambulances were canceled.

Sadsburyville units turned the scene over to Pennsylvania State Police at 0506 hours and cleared the scene.

 
Units: Engine 31-1
 
Mutual Aid: Ambulance 144