The Curves on Newark Road Strike Once Again

Date: June 30, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Monday June 30th at 17:44 hours Station 23 was dispatched to the infamous curves on Newark Road for an auto accident with entrapment. The caller reported a person entrapped in his vehicle which had struck a tree. Lieutenant 23 (Carroll) arrived on scene and reported no entrapment but one patient with injuries. Engine 23-1 arrived on scene and checked the vehicle for hazards. Ambulance 23-1 along with Medic 94-2 transported the patient to Christiana Hospital. Crews went available at 18:21 hours.

Units: Engine(s) 23-1, Chief (Deputy) 23, Amb 23-1, Traffic 23
Mutual Aid: PSP-A, Medic 94-2

Leaving the turn the vehicle struck a tree.............The tree took the place of the passenger seat

A view through the rear window shows just how....Apparatus on scene
far the tree went into the car

FF/EMT's Testa & Bisson ....................................Avondale crews on scene