One adult male patient required heavy extrication after his vehicle rolled and ended up on its side with heavy damage
On Wednesday (Oct. 18) at 8:24 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) was dispatched to the report of a multiple vehicle collision in the intersection of NE 88th St. and NE Andresen Road.
Vancouver Fire responded with a battalion chief, one engine and a truck along with an AMR ambulance. On scene were eight personnel from VFD and two from AMR. Police were on scene for traffic control and to investigate.
One adult male patient required heavy extrication after his vehicle rolled and ended up on its side with heavy damage. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Andresen Road was shut down during the time it took to extricate the patient from the vehicle.
Information provided by Vancouver Fire Department.
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