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Raritan runs extrication

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At 10:05 A.M. on July 3rd, Raritan Fire Department (Station 52), was dispatched to the intersection of Route 206 South at Orlando Dr. for an MVC with extrication needed, at the request of EMS on scene. Deputy Chief-52 arrived on scene and confirmed a single occupant in a Corvette pinned in the vehicle after being struck by a semi-truck. The Engine 52-2 crew was assigned to remove the door to access the patient and also to fire suppression and securing the power to the vehicle. Crews had the patient removed in under 20-minutes. Units on scene were Car 52-2, Engine 52-2, Engine 52-3, Utility-52, Somerville Rescue Squad, RWJ ALS and Raritan Police.

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THOMAS DESANTISCorrespondent

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