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Ross/West View EMSA Ambulance Struck By Tractor-Trailer

In 2019, while responding to a disabled vehicle on I-279, one of our medic units was struck by a tractor-trailer. In the press release from that day:

” This afternoon around 3PM, Medic 2146 from Ross/West View EMSA, Medic 135 from McCandless/Franklin Park EMSA and ALS Squad 2175 responded to a multiple vehicle crash on 279SB just past the I-79 Interchange. Shortly after arrival Medic 2146 was struck by a tractor trailer who rolled over coming from I-79 onto I-279 SB. The crew was seated and belted when struck and only sustained minor injuries, thank god. The driver of the tractor trailer was trapped and had also sustainedminor injuries. After being involved in the crash and shaken up, the crew had the presence of mind to get their bunker gear on and work to extricate the driver until additional help could arrive. Medic 135 rendered aid to the original crash victims and came to assist Medic 2146. The secondary crash brought an additional response of 1 Medic Unit, 1 Supervisor, 3 Rescue trucks, 1 pumper, several support vehicles and Pennsylvania State Police. Fortunately the crew is fine and back on station now. The remaining injuries from both crashes were minor. The ambulance is suspected to be totaled. The damage to other vehicles is also significant.