Serious MVA – October 21, 2020

Just prior to 2am, Marple Twp EMS was alerted to a vehicle accident with entrapment at West Chester Pike & Raymond Road, Marple Twp. Arriving units found a single vehicle resting on top of a guardrail into a tree with one subject heavily entrapped. Rescue & Squad 53 responded along with Manoa Fire Company’s Rescue 56 for the assist and Chief 53 had WCP Command. Crews worked for approx. 40 mins to disentangle the driver who was transported to a local trauma center by Marple Township Ambulance Corps & Narberth Ambulance. Two additional subjects in the vehicle were also evaluated by EMS and treated for non life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation by Marple Township Police Department and the roadway has since been reopened.
Additional assisting agencies:
Springfield Ambulance
Newtown Square Fire Company (Traffic 41)