8/28/06 - Lower Swatara Township - W. Harrisburg Pike

Shortly before 1800 hours Company 59 (Lower Swatara) dispatched on Box 59-4 to Route 230 and the Airport Connector for an accident with entrapment. One patient was reported to be unconscious. Chief 59 arrived on location reporting a 2 vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and tractor-trailer. 2 subjects occupied the passenger vehicle with both being entrapped. Crews worked for about 5 minutes to extricate the first patient and 15 minutes to extricate the passenger. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. Engines 59, 59-1, and Rescue 59 along with EMS Co. 4 and 7 handled the call.