SB Hwy 71 - "Shaken and Stirred"

On the evening of March 13th, 2009 a report of a rollover Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment was received.  Squads 1 & 2, Rescue 1, and Battalion 1 were dispatched to the scene located on the southbound side of hwy 71 near Hampstead.  Two occupants were found. The driver of the vehicle was still seat-belted inside, but incoherent, and the passenger was outside of the vehicle seated on the ground.  Both occupants were treated for multiple life-threatening injuries and were transported to NWBC for additional care. 

It's fortunate that no other vehicles were involved.  The speedometer of the vehicle was found pinned at over 90 mph at the scene.  You'll note the extensive damage to the vehicle and broken trees along the roadside that potentially cushioned the impact.







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