May 29, 2005
Race weekend accidents continued later on Saturday
morning with a fiery crash on I-85. Newell and Mallard
Creek were dispatched to a reported multi-vehicle MVA
with fire and 2 entrapments. Mallard Creek Engine 1
arrived and found 2 vehicles fully involved. Newell
members arrived and started patient care and triage.
Bystanders freed the two trapped occupants from their
burning vehicle. MedCenter Air also assisted on the
call. Interstate 85 was closed for about an hour while
the accident was cleared.
Companies Responding
Newell Heavy Rescue 1
Mallard Creek Engines 1, 2