Firefighters Cut Open Roof To Rescue Trapped Person In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Volunteer firefighters cut open a car to rescue a trapped person after a crash on Thursday in Hillsborough.

Around 11 a.m., Hillsborough volunteer firefighters were called to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment at Amwell Road and Wescott Road.

Hillsborough Police confirmed the victim was trapped when they arrived, said Flagtown Fire/Rescue - Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #1.

The unstable vehicle was secured by firefighters with a chain while firefighters worked to set up additional equipment.

"The car was secured to the Fire Marshal vehicle by one crew while other crews cut several small trees and set up stabilization struts to make access to the trapped occupant," said the fire department.

Once stabilized, firefighters cut the car's roof, folded it back, and freed the patient.

"This was a cooperative effort among members of all three fire companies and the district career staff," said the department.

Two patients were treated by Robert Wood Johnson EMS for injuries.

A preliminary investigation found that a blue Honda sedan was traveling north on Wescott Road, approaching the intersection of Amwell Road.

At that time, a grey Hyundai SUV was traveling west on Amwell Road. The Honda continued north through the intersection and entered the Hyundai's lane of travel, striking it on the driver's side, according to Hillsborough Police Captain Scott W. Mc Carthy.

The Hyundai came into contact with a curb, causing the vehicle to be placed on its side and slid on the grass, said Mc Carthy.

The investigation is ongoing.

Flagtown Fire Company is made up of volunteers. Interested in joining? Visit flagtownfd.com or facebook.com/flagtownfd.

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