Traffic collision with entrapment near Old Fort Rd, Fort Washington MD
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle collision near Old Fort Road and Route 210 in Fort Washington. Fire and rescue units reported one vehicle on its side with individuals trapped inside. Two people were extricated from the vehicle, and a third person nearby reported chest pain, possibly from a seatbelt injury. Three patients were transported for medical care. Northbound Route 210 was temporarily shut down for the incident response.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:13
Transcript:
00:00
Communication with tanker A5, rescue squad 847 is out of service.
00:03
The engine's on a call right now.
00:04
Okay, I copy.
00:05
Hold me on scene with command.
00:07
And quick location to the Old Fort north.
00:10
Copy. Battalion chief 85 on scene with command, Old Fort Road North.
00:15
Command to engine 1011.
00:17
Go ahead.
00:18
As you're approaching East Swan Creek, let me know and we’ll send you up the opposing lanes due to traffic.
00:25
Copy.
00:26
Go opposing lane.
00:28
M11 here not shut down yet.
00:29
Let me know when you're heading this way so we can get them shut down.
00:32
I copy. We're coming up on Route 210 now, coming up to 404.
00:36
Stand by. We're coming from a distance.
00:44
Engine 21, if you're there.
00:46
21, go ahead.
00:47
We're flapping the windshield now.
00:50
We’ll try to get at least one of the two victims out.
00:55
I'll let you know in a second.
00:57
If we can’t get the second one out, it’s going to be a roof flap.
01:02
Okay.
01:04
If you have that unit with you, see if they can get that right away shut down so cars aren’t next to your crew.
01:11
Engine 821, one has been removed.
01:16
It’s probably going to be a priority three patient.
01:19
We’re assessing the second now.
01:21
He might be trapped on the vest.
01:23
Okay, I copy.
01:24
One patient removed.
01:25
Crew from ambulance 832 is headed their way.
01:30
Engine 821, come in.
01:33
Second victim is removed.
01:36
I’m checking on the other vehicle to see how many more patients we have.
01:41
Okay, I copy.
01:42
Second victim’s removed.
01:44
Engine 1011, you can return to service.
01:46
Okay, I got it.
01:48
Communication direct, patient’s removed.
01:50
Communication copies.
01:52
Second patient removed.
01:54
Manager 821.
01:55
Engine 821.
01:57
Are we having a need for paramedic engine 42?
02:01
That’s a negative.
02:03
We have three total patients as of right now.
02:08
Two from the vehicle on its side, and one near the police car.
02:12
One is complaining of chest pain.
02:14
Looks like it’s from the seatbelt.
02:17
Okay, I copy.
02:18
Total three patients.
02:19
EMS and medic engine 42 on quick turn.
02:22
County Engine 821,
02:24
Second patient from the same vehicle.
02:26
Not sure what priority they’re going to be.
02:27
Can both be placed in ambulance 832 or do we need additional transport?
02:32
Command, be patient.
02:33
Northbound Route 210 shut down entirely at Old Fort North.
02:39
Copy. Northbound 210 shut down at Old Fort.
02:43
Command to Engine 821.
02:45
Yeah, hi.
02:46
Can ambulance 832 take both patients from that vehicle?
02:51
I’m talking with the second patient now.
02:53
I’ll let you know in about two minutes.
02:55
Okay.
02:57
Engine 821 to mass.
03:01
832 will transport two patients; one more for the patient near police.
03:09
Unit 25 is on scene for that patient, direct to the officer.
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Location mentioned:
MD-210 & Old Fort Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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