Head-on collision - Portland 5-25-15

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At 1516 Engine 2, Truck 2 and Engine 30 were dispatch to an accident on Marine Drive with someone pinned in. This 10 mile

stretch of Marine Drive is a 2-lane road along the Columbia river. Over the years it has been the scene of many

serious accidents; some fatalities and some vehicles into the river. This year I have covered at least four, including

3 fatals with cars going into the river.


Overall scene. The car barely visible on the right in the distance was also involved.



This car was headed in the other direction. They saw the badly damaged vehicle heading for them in the wrong lane.

They turned into the shoulder, hit the grass and spun around. The 2nd car struck the rear with minor damage.



Working to free the driver who was talking to the firefighters.











One of the trainees (black helmets).



Removing the roof.



FF Rose talking to the driver.



Driver was freed after about 20 minutes.





The aftermath.