On Saturday morning at 0833 hours, Stations 5, 59 and 19 were alerted to a motor vehicle accident on Budds Creek Road. Chief 5 responded and communications advised that reports were of heavy fog in the area. The caller stated that several accidents were happening while she was on the phone and there was possibly up to 7 vehicles involved. With this information Chief 5 requested an additional company be added which alerted Company 1 and 29.
Chief 5, Squad 5 and Engine 54 arrived and located a two vehicle accident with one vehicle requiring a door pop. The crews went to work and removed the driver's side doors for patient access. After futher investigation the callers were hearing vehicles locking up their brakes to avoid the collision and no other vehicles were involved. The assignment was held with Company 5 and two ambulances.
Ambulance 199 and 599 both transported a patient from each vehicle priority two to St. Mary's Hospital. Units remained on the scene for a short period clearing the road before returning to quarters.
