At approximately 5:42am, Reading's 911 dispatch center recieved numerous phone calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of 398 Haverhill St. Reports were that the vehicle was also on fire. Reading Fire HQ companies Engine 4, Ladder 1 and Paramedic 1 were dispatched to the scene under the command of C3 Captain Campbell.
Apon arrival, companies reported a single car, on fire, that had hit 2 telephone poles and a tree. There was at least 1 report of multiple occupants still in the vehicle, however those reports were false as there was only the driver who had self extricated. He was transported by Reading P1 to Lahey Clinic in Burlington to recieve treatment for injuries.
The car, as youll see, came to rest hanging over a small rock bridge which cross's over a small brook where the engine of the vehicle as well as other debris came to rest. Both telephone poles were snapped at the base and fell to the ground, one of which was cought under the van.
I was absolutely amazed that the driver, while injured, was able to pretty much walk away from this after seeing all the damage done. I arrived with the first in companies but dont have pics of the active fire in the front end (its a story for another day). The accident is still under investigation, so a cause is unknown at this point.
Apon arrival, companies reported a single car, on fire, that had hit 2 telephone poles and a tree. There was at least 1 report of multiple occupants still in the vehicle, however those reports were false as there was only the driver who had self extricated. He was transported by Reading P1 to Lahey Clinic in Burlington to recieve treatment for injuries.
The car, as youll see, came to rest hanging over a small rock bridge which cross's over a small brook where the engine of the vehicle as well as other debris came to rest. Both telephone poles were snapped at the base and fell to the ground, one of which was cought under the van.
I was absolutely amazed that the driver, while injured, was able to pretty much walk away from this after seeing all the damage done. I arrived with the first in companies but dont have pics of the active fire in the front end (its a story for another day). The accident is still under investigation, so a cause is unknown at this point.
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