Crash with double femur fracture on westbound interstate, Norfolk VA
TrafficDispatch audio for a vehicle crash on westbound I-64 at West Bay in Norfolk. The call first reported a pinned victim and asked for a trapped response. After crews assessed the scene, no one was trapped. One person suffered fractures to both femurs. Multiple emergency units responded and all westbound lanes were blocked, causing traffic disruption.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
05:46
Transcript:
Engine 13: Sir, I was reading one of the first comments. Can you upgrade this to a trapped response? Rescue 2 is en route. Battalion 2, Rescue 2, Safety 1 responding to motor vehicle accident, pinned victim, westbound I-64 at West Bay. All units respond. Engine 13 on scene. We're blocking all lanes. It does not appear to be a trap. Rescue 2, Battalion 2, you can clear. Safety 1 is in service. We might need you to stand by. It looks like a double femur fracture. I'll need a second medic. Maybe stage at Ward's Corner. (name withheld) copy.
Engine 13: Sir, I was reading one of the first comments. Can you upgrade this to a trapped response? Rescue 2 is en route. Battalion 2, Rescue 2, Safety 1 responding to motor vehicle accident, pinned victim, westbound I-64 at West Bay. All units respond. Engine 13 on scene. We're blocking all lanes. It does not appear to be a trap. Rescue 2, Battalion 2, you can clear. Safety 1 is in service. We might need you to stand by. It looks like a double femur fracture. I'll need a second medic. Maybe stage at Ward's Corner. (name withheld) copy.
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Location mentioned:
W Bay Ave, Norfolk, VA
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