Poway Traffic accident traps 2 in pickup truck
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Photo by Ryan GrotheCrews using extrication tools to cut the roof off the pickup truck with 2 victims trapped.
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Photo by Ryan Grothe A Poway Firefighter using a tool to cut the roof.
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Photo by Ryan GrotheCrews from Poway and San Diego Fire-Rescue Departments working to free the trapped victims.
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Photo by Ryan Grothe Crews stabilize the pickup truck.
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Photo by Ryan GrotheCrews were able to remove the roof and extricate both victims.
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Photo by Ryan Grothe Both vehicles from the accident blocked traffic on Poway Road. The pickup had to be stabilized.
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Photo by Ryan GrotheCrews from Poway Fire Department work to remove the roof from the pickup.
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Photo by Ryan Grothe The last victim being extricated and taken to a waiting ambulance.
Crews from Poway and San Diego Fire-Rescue responded to an expanded traffic accident on Poway Road. First arriving crews from Poway Engine 91 discovered two people trapped in a pickup truck on its side. An additional medic unit was requested. Crews were able to cut the roof off the pick up and extricate both vicitms. The vicitims were transported to a local hospital with mild to moderate injuries. Responding crews from Poway Fire Department were Engines 91 and 93. Medics 91 and 93. Battalion 91. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department crews were Truck 40 and USAR 41. The accident is being investigated by the Poway Sheriff's Department Traffic Division.