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This crash occurred on Route 109 in Acton. The lone female occupant of this Honda CRV was severely entrapped and the CRV and her body were literally wrapped around the large pine tree. The CRV went off the road, first hitting a telephone pole then impacting the pine tree roof first at both A posts. The force of the collision bent the CRV and pushed the roof and dashboard down onto the lower half of the driver's body. After about a one hour and 40 minute vehicle rescue operation, the patient was transported to the Acton Fire Station, where a Lifeflight helicopter was waiting. She was flown by Lifeflight to Maine Medical Center in Portland. She survived the crash, and our last report indicated she was doing well. It appears a medical problem was the cause of the crash. Acton Fire and EMS were assisted by Sanford and Newfield personnel and equipment at the scene.
Photos By Bill Catanesye
Acton and Sanford personnel work during the first 30 minutes of extrication.
Using mostly small cutting tools instead of the large cutters and spreaders normally used for extrications, the process proceeded slowly. There was no room to use the large tools in this incident.
Two wreckers were called in to assist with the extrication. Using gentle pressure, they were able to secure the CRT better for safety and slowly bend it back from around the tree as parts of the CRV were cut away to access the patient. The two wreckers, from Lakes Region Auto and Doyle's Body Shop of Acton were valuable tools in the extrication process.
Lifelight awaits the patient at Acton Station.
The patient is loaded into the helicopter.
Lifeflight takes off for Maine Medical as the sun sets.
The remains of the CRV are loaded onto a flatbed for removal. Looking it it you would never guess the patient survived.
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