12/07/2024
ROAD CRASH RESCUE - Drake
At 3:50pm Friday 12th July 2024, emergency services were activated to a reported single vehicle crash with potentially two persons trapped.
VRA Rescue NSW - Casino arrived on scene and confirmed a single vehicle vs tree coming to rest on its side and down an embankment crash was evident.
The driver had been assisted out by passers by but the passenger remained trapped in the vehicle.
Paramedics began treating the trapped patient and a rescue plan was established to extricate the trapped person. A secondary back up rescue plan was also discussed in case the first plan had to be abandoned.
Rescue crews stabilised the vehicle to prevent further movement and using hydraulic and battery operated rescue tools began the extrication process in consultation with paramedics.
After approx. 2 hours the patient was released and placed into an ambulance for further treatment for multiple injuries. The driver was also transported for further evaluation for their injuries.
Excellent collaboration and team work from all emergency services including our colleagues from NSW Ambulance, NSW RFS, NSW Police and VRA Rescue NSW. Thanks to Lack Traffic Management for stopping and providing traffic control assistance at scene.
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