Mass Casualty Accident in Honey Brook Borough
 
August 14, 2016
 

At 1:42 PM on Sunday, August 14, units from the Honey Brook Fire Company, Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS, and Brandywine Hospital were dispatched to Route 10 south of Route 322 in Honey Brook Borough for a vehicle accident with entrapment.

Chester County 9-1-1 advised the responding units of a two vehicle accident with entrapment.

Ambulance 189-1 arrived and reported several subjects injured, and confirmed entrapment. 189-1 also requested the dispatch of a "medical box" which would bring several more EMS units from Chester and Lancaster Counties to the scene.

Rescue 33 and Engine 33-1 arrived on location and began extricating a total of five persons, as well as controlling scene hazards.

At completion of the incident, a total of 8 persons were transported to two local trauma centers, and the left over EMS units were released so that the area was covered in case of any other emergencies.

We would like to thank all of our assisting agencies for their assistance during this incident.

Photos are courtesy of Kevin McCarthy, Mike Wilson, and Stacey's Towing.

 
Units: Ambulance 189-1(E), Ambulance 89-1(D)
 
Mutual Aid: CHESTER COUNTY: Honey Brook Fire Company (Squad 33, Traffic 33, Engine 33-1, Rescue 33, Command 33); Westwood EMS (Ambulance 144); Brandywine Hospital (Medics 93-2, 93-3, 193), Downingtown EMS (MICU 46-3), Uwchlan EMS (MICU 87-4); Pennsylvania State Police……….LANCASTER COUNTY: New Holland EMS (Ambulances 37-1, 37-2, & 37-3); White Horse EMS (Ambulance 49-1); Christiana EMS (Ambulance 46-1); Leola EMS (Ambulance 38-1), Ephrata Hospital (Medic 4-40).
 

Hope Himelright August 15, 2016 at 1:03 AM
Thank all of you so much for Taking care of my Mom, Dad, Grandmom, Brother, Sister in Law and niece. You have no idea how much you are appreciated for what you do!!!!!!!