Firemen rescue two trapped in overturned truck

Firemen from Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, and Prospect Heights (IL) worked today to rescue two trapped victims of an overturned truck. I was at the crash site and documented the removal of both patients and the recovery of the truck and cargo. Crews worked simultaneously on each side of the truck to free both individuals.

firemen extricate victims trapped in truck
The truck landed in a ditch along the infield of the highway ramp. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen extricate victims trapped in truck
A separate company of firefighters gains access to the passenger. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen extricate victims trapped in truck
Hydraulic and electric tools are used to cut apart the truck. Larry Shapiro photo
firemen extricate victims trapped in truck
One group of firefighters works to free the driver. Larry Shapiro photo
overturned semi traps driver and passenger
This image shows both rescues working on either side of the truck. Larry Shapiro photo

More photos and a video are at shapirophotography.net

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