One Overturned on the Bypass
 
By Thorndale Fire Company
October 7, 2024
 

Around 17:30 hours Station 38, Engine 76 and MICU 146 were dispatched to the westbound Route 30 bypass for a vehicle accident. All units responded shortly after dispatch and was advised by the 911 center of one vehicle overturned and the location updated putting accident to the east of original location. Chief 38 arrived on location confirming one vehicle overturned with the occupants self-extricating and established bypass command.

Rescue 38 arrived and began to stabilize the vehicle and control the hazards. Engine 76-2 arrived and assisted Rescue 38’s crew. Fire Police from Station 38 and Station 39 closed the westbound bypass at Manor Ave. All units cleared within an hour and the bypass was reopened.

 
Units: Chief 38, Deputy 38, Utility 38-1, Traffic 38, Rescue 38
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 76-2, MICU 146, Traffic 39