Greenwich - MVA w/ Complex Extrication 3-8-14

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Date: 3-8-14
Time: 0400hrs
Incident Type: MVA w/ Extrication
Location: I-95 NB IAO Weigh Station (Bwtn Exit 2 and Exit 3)
District: Greenwich
Units: Greenwich FD Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Rescue 5, Greenwich EMS, Connecticut State Police

Description: Male driving an Audi SUV rear ended a tractor trailer parked the shoulder, causing vehicle to become crushed underneath the rear of the trailer. Driver was the only occupant of vehicle. Stabilizing the trailer and extrication of victim took 90 minutes. Pt transported in critical condition to Stamford Hospital by GEMS.

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