Road traffic collision:Small vehicle; EX13 7; 25-Jan-2023 08:01:17 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/road-traffic-collision-2023-01-25-08-01)

Incident

Road traffic collision

Date
8.01am - 25 January 2023
Last updated
2.36pm - 25 January 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small vehicle
Location
Axminster
Attending station
Axminster
Colyton
Stations from other services
Charmouth

Fire control received a call from ambulance requesting our attendance at a single vehicle RTC on its side near to Four cross, Axminster.

Control mobilised 2 appliances from Axminster and Colyton along with a supporting officer. Charmouth was also mobilised for extra stabilisation equipment due to the vehicle being on its side.

On arrival, crews confirmed one casualty was still within the vehicle due to being medically trapped. Crews gained access to the casualty by enter the vehicle through the tailgate.

Once the ambulance was on scene and assessed the casualty, crews assisted the casualty out of the vehicle and left them in the hands of the ambulance. Crews handed the incident over to police whilst awaiting recovery.

These are the full and final details.


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/road-traffic-collision-2023-01-25-08-01

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/road-traffic-collision-2023-01-25-08-01
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/driving-safety