The accident occurred just past the center of the exit on
I40. A tractor trailer was involved as well, but 2 vehicles suffered the
worst part of the accident. The paramedics assisted by Statesville Fire
Department and Iredell Rescue Squad extricated the patients. The
paramedics placed a traction splint on one of the patients and I captured the
moment.
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Rescue units position to work on both vehicles.
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Patient that was hit from behind is extracted and packaged.
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Damage to vehicle show severe rear impact.
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Extrication from 2nd vehicle - Broken femur on patient.
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Measuring the traction splint on the good leg.
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Tightening down the splint so it won't move after being placed in
position.
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Ankle support and pull connector are put around the ankle.
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Traction being applied and reaction from patient is observed.
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Personnel secure the traction splint with Velcro straps.
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While one paramedic works, the other is still holding the hand of the
patient.
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Fire personnel assist in putting on spider straps to secure patient to
backboard.
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Front end damage to vehicle that had broken femur.
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