1/13/20 - Eaton Rapids Twp extrication, Waverly Rd & Plains Rd
Two people were injured, one seriously, after a two vehicle crash that occurred at Waverly Rd & Plains Rd at around 5:10 PM on Monday, January 13, 2020. Initially the Eaton Rapids and Eaton Rapids Twp fire departments were dispatched as MFR's with Eaton Area EMS. The first arriving command advised the call was actually in Hamlin Twp and requested they respond as well. Command also reported extrication would be required for one patient. Firefighters used equipment to open the driver's side doors and fold the B-pillar to create room for removing the driver of one of the vehicles. Command requested Consumers Power respond for an odor of natural gas from the area of one of the cars, concerned about possible damage to underground equipment. Command also tried to have the phone company notified for damage to telephone equipment near the corner.
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