SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Sheppton-Oneida firefighters were dispatched at 9:22 AM on Tuesday, February 7 by Schuylkill County 9-1-1 to the area of 489 Main Boulevard in East Union Township for a vehicle crash with injuries. Shenandoah EMS was also due on the response.
Rescue Engine 9-10 went responding and was advised of a single vehicle crash with one injury. The Engine arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the middle of the roadway with heavy front-end damage after striking a large rock off the road and an injured person sitting in the roadway. Ambulance 6402 arrived on scene simultaneously with the engine company.
The Engine crew split up with some members helping EMS with patient care while others controlled hazards on the vehicle; the remaining members began traffic control in the area.
One patient was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Firefighters remained on scene for over an hour while the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the crash and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The roadway was re-opened and all units were available shortly after 10:30 AM.
