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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Fire crews rescue pedestrian lodged under vehicle they were hit by
London Fire crews rescued a trapped person under a vehicle in the 100 block of Hamilton Road July 26, 2025. (Source: London Fire Department/X) London Fire crews responded to reports of an unconscious person in the 100 block of Hamilton Road Friday. When first responders arrived, the call was quickly upgraded to a full extrication response. A pedestrian had apparently been struck by a vehicle and was trapped underneath. Upon arrival, crews confirmed one person was pinned underneath the vehicle. Crews were able to successfully extricate the person, and they were transported a hospital by EMS with unknown injuries. London police are investigating the incident.
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘Serious' crash closes London intersection
Emergency services are on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Fanshawe Park Road and Clarke Road. July 7, 2025. (Source: Google) A serious crash has closed an intersection in London Monday morning. Crews were called to the area of Fanshawe Park Road and Clarke Road around 7 a.m. According to London fire, one person needed extrication. More details will be provided as they become available.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Crash rescue technique overhaul to save lives
Fewer crash victims are being cut free from vehicles since a Devon doctor's research led to changes in national guidance for trauma care. Prof Tim Nutbeam, from the EXIT (Extrication in Trauma) Project, found more lives could be saved by releasing road traffic victims quickly, rather than traditional methods prioritising reduced spinal movement. Since his report in 2022, Prof Nutbeam said extrications involving cutting off a vehicle's roof had dropped by more than 50%, and typically saved up to 30 minutes, enabling faster access to life-saving treatment. He said speed could improve the chances of survival and "slow and steady methods weren't reducing spinal movement – they were just slow". Insp Ian Harvey, from Devon and Cornwall Police's road policing team, said: "I have sat in the vehicle with a victim talking to them for a long time while the vehicle was made safe. "It can be very harrowing. "This is a much quicker, safer and easier process to help people out of the car." More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon "Traditionally, firefighters have been trained in techniques aimed at minimising spinal movement – despite a lack of supporting evidence that the techniques actually worked ," said Prof Nutbeam, an emergency medicine consultant. He discovered the rate of spinal chord injury among people extracted from vehicles in the UK was under 0.7% and patients were dying from internal injuries that required urgent attention. The findings prompted changes to national guidance for both paramedics and fire and rescue services. Prof Nutbeam, who is also a critical care doctor for Devon Air Ambulance, said: "After a road traffic collision, people often have serious internal injuries." He said: "Between 15% and 40% of patients are trapped in their cars, and during that time they may be bleeding to death. "We know that if we get them out quicker, we may improve their chances of survival and recovery." The EXIT Project conducted 10 studies, including biomechanical testing, patient interviews, and analysis of more than 70,000 trauma cases involving trapped individuals. "We found that what we were doing historically wasn't working," Prof Nutbeam said. Greg Webb, watch manager at Exeter Middlemoor Fire Station, said internal injuries from crashes were often hidden but life-threatening. "A ligament which is attached to the liver can be severed for example if there is a sudden stop and this is the same for the heart. "We need to get them to hospital as soon as possible. By delaying to protect their C-spine, they are bleeding out and we can't see that on the scene." He added the new guidance also freed fire crews up to attend other incidents. Insp Harvey added: "Getting people out of the vehicle should be guided by a professional to ensure it's done safely, but if someone is able to step out of a vehicle with no injuries, then obviously they are going to be safer away from the scene and where the danger lies." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon Air Ambulance Devon and Cornwall Police Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Police plea after 'truly tragic' month on roads
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Crash rescue technique overhaul thanks for Devon professor
Fewer crash victims are being cut free from vehicles since a Devon doctor's research led to changes in national guidance for trauma Tim Nutbeam, from the EXIT (Extrication in Trauma) Project, found more lives could be saved by releasing road traffic victims quickly, rather than traditional methods prioritising reduced spinal his report in 2022, Prof Nutbeam said extrications involving cutting off a vehicle's roof had dropped by more than 50%, and typically saved up to 30 minutes, enabling faster access to life-saving said speed could improve the chances of survival and "slow and steady methods weren't reducing spinal movement – they were just slow". Insp Ian Harvey, from Devon and Cornwall Police's road policing team, said: "I have sat in the vehicle with a victim talking to them for a long time while the vehicle was made safe. "It can be very harrowing. "This is a much quicker, safer and easier process to help people out of the car." "Traditionally, firefighters have been trained in techniques aimed at minimising spinal movement – despite a lack of supporting evidence that the techniques actually worked ," said Prof Nutbeam, an emergency medicine discovered the rate of spinal chord injury among people extracted from vehicles in the UK was under 0.7% and patients were dying from internal injuries that required urgent findings prompted changes to national guidance for both paramedics and fire and rescue Nutbeam, who is also a critical care doctor for Devon Air Ambulance, said: "After a road traffic collision, people often have serious internal injuries." He said: "Between 15% and 40% of patients are trapped in their cars, and during that time they may be bleeding to death. "We know that if we get them out quicker, we may improve their chances of survival and recovery."The EXIT Project conducted 10 studies, including biomechanical testing, patient interviews, and analysis of more than 70,000 trauma cases involving trapped individuals."We found that what we were doing historically wasn't working," Prof Nutbeam said. Greg Webb, watch manager at Exeter Middlemoor Fire Station, said internal injuries from crashes were often hidden but life-threatening."A ligament which is attached to the liver can be severed for example if there is a sudden stop and this is the same for the heart. "We need to get them to hospital as soon as possible. By delaying to protect their C-spine, they are bleeding out and we can't see that on the scene."He added the new guidance also freed fire crews up to attend other Harvey added: "Getting people out of the vehicle should be guided by a professional to ensure it's done safely, but if someone is able to step out of a vehicle with no injuries, then obviously they are going to be safer away from the scene and where the danger lies."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Woman injured, extricated after crashing into parked semi
DENVER (KDVR) — A woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after crashing into a parked semi-truck in Fort Collins, according to a social media post from Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire responded to a call about a vehicle that had collided with a parked semi-truck around 1:40 a.m. on May 22. The incident occurred near the intersection of Technology Parkway and Precision Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a woman trapped in a damaged SUV. F-16 Vipers to flyover these Colorado areas over Memorial Day weekend They began to administer medical aid while also using specialized tools to disassemble the vehicle around her. After she was freed from the SUV, she was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. This was the second crash that required extrication and resulted in serious injuries within 12 hours which Poudre Fire was dispatched to. Poudre Fire said that distracted driving has become an epidemic in Colorado, and to remember that looking away or at a phone for even a few seconds is equal to driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed, and driving impaired is even worse. They also said that a phone, dropped item or drink can wait, and driving always demands full attention. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
