One overturned on Churchtown Road
 
By Firefighter/EMT Christopher Eno
October 1, 2014
 

At 4:14PM on Wednesday, October 1st, Station 49 along with Rescue 33 and Medic 04-40, were dispatched to the 400 block of Churchtown Road for a vehicle accident with entrapment.

Lancaster County Communications was reporting a single vehicle accident with a occupant trapped inside, attempting to free herself.

Deputy Chief 49 (Beyer) arrived on scene and confirmed a single vehicle overturned, with the occupant self-extricated. Rescue 33 was then cancelled.

Engine 49-2 arrived and controlled hazards with the vehicle, while Ambulance 49-1 evaluated the patient, whom refused transport a to a hospital. Medic 04-40 was cancelled on scene.

Engine 49-1, along with Station 49 Fire Police, closed Churchtown Road between Spotts Road and Ross Road for the duration of the incident, which is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
 
Units: Engine 49-2, Engine 49-1, Ambulance 49-1
 
Mutual Aid: Rescue 33 (Honey Brook); Medic 04-40 (Wellspan Ephrata Hospital); PA State Police
 
This vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the road, and overturned on Churchtown Road
This vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the road, and overturned on Churchtown Road
Medic 04-40 arrives on the scene.
Medic 04-40 arrives on the scene.
 
Skid marks are visible next to Engine 49-2
Skid marks are visible next to Engine 49-2
The driver suffered minor injuries in the incident.
The driver suffered minor injuries in the incident.
 
EMS crews evaluating the patient
EMS crews evaluating the patient
Engine 49-1 closed the roadway at Spotts Road.
Engine 49-1 closed the roadway at Spotts Road.
 
EMS crews evaluating the patient
EMS crews evaluating the patient
The female driver self extricated from the overturned vehicle.
The female driver self extricated from the overturned vehicle.