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Lakeville Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Route 18. Ambulance 2 responded with only one responder.
Ambulance 1 (with 2 responders) was already committed to a medical emergency and were returning from Good Samaritan Hospital at the time of the crash.
A recall was transmitted, bringing off-duty firefighters into work the crash scene. With call-back firefighters put to work, Engine 1 was able to respond and Ambulance 2 was fully staffed. Ambulance 1 eventually made the scene but was not needed.
An adult male was extricated from one of the vehicles and transported to Good Samaritan complaining of pain and possible bone fractures. Firefighters put down absorbent to remove hazards caused by the crash.
Lakeville Fire Department photo.
Lakeville Fire Department photo.
Lakeville Fire Department photo.
Lakeville Fire Department photo.
