North American Vehicle Rescue Association

City of Charleston Engine 111, Tower 105, Battalion 104, and St. Andrews Rescue 301 responded to a reported vehicle collision on Savannah Highway. Upon arrival Engine 111 established command and reported a two vehicle MVC with one vehicle on its side, confirmed entrapment, and power lines down. Additional resources were requested. Tower 105 arrived and stabilized the vehicle using two X-struts on the undercarriage side with a tie back to a large bush. Disentanglement consisted of a complete roof removal due to patient condition and location as well as construction features of the roof including a sun roof and curtain airbags.

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