We are very thankful that no serious injuries resulted from this apparatus accident today. Cooks was responding to assist Long Creek Fire with a vehicle fire on I-485 when this accident occurred. Our thoughts are with Cook's Community VFD as they continue to support and respond … [Read more...]
Just before midnight, Station 1 responded to a report of a tractor trailer accident with fire on I-77 Northbound just before Exit 23 (Gilead Road). Initial reports were that it involved an overturned tanker that exploded with the driver trapped. Our Engine 1 arrived on scene … [Read more...]
I-77 Southbound closed for several hours today after a tractor trailer overturned. This accident has caused significant traffic delays today. #OneTownOneTeam #CltTraffic … [Read more...]
Earlier, Station 1 responded to an MVA on Mt Holly-Huntersville Road near the Statesville Road overpass. A total of 3 patients were transported by MEDIC to local hospitals. Watch for HPD who remain on scene. … [Read more...]
Pictures from a 3 Car motor vehicle accident earlier today on Statesville Rd at Holly Point Drive. Fortunately, no serious injuries. #OneTownOneTeam … [Read more...]
Today, our Tanker 3 and Car 2 (HFD Duty Chief) responded to I77 Northbound near Sunset Road to assist the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC with a tractor trailer fire (full of lawn mowers). Due to the volume of fire and the lack of fire hydrants on the interstate, our … [Read more...]
On the early morning hours, around 5am, Station 1 was dispatched to a serious accident on I77 SB near the Hambright Road overpass (prior to Exit 19 I485). Upon arrival, Engine and Rescue 1 found a deceased 21 year old female in the far right lane of the interstate. The female had … [Read more...]
I77SB after Exit 23 (Gilead Rd) is currently closed. We’ve been working the accident scene since 8:28pm. Accident involves a semi truck, a tow truck & a car. We’re working hard to reopen the roadway and are starting to clear some of our fire trucks from the scene. MEDIC … [Read more...]
Stations 1, 2 responded to an MVA on Sam Furr Rd at Birkdale Commons Pkwy. One patient, the driver of a Honda Civic, had to be extricated from the vehicle. That driver (who was not wearing a seat belt at the time) had to be removed from below the dashboard after sliding down … [Read more...]
Station 1 ran an MVA, overturned, today around 1:30pm on Ramah Church Rd. Fortunately no injuries, but the car (a Tesla) suffered some significant damage. … [Read more...]
Our Rescue 1 & Long Creek Fire Department worked a serious MVA, with a fatality, on I77 Northbound just after I485. The right 2 lane remained closed for a few hours as the NC State Highway Patrol investigated on scene. I77 Mobility Partners were also on scene, providing a … [Read more...]
Stations 1, 2 responded to an MVA on McCoy Road near Kincey Ave (at the bridge). A total of 3 patients, two of which had to be extricated from one vehicle. McCoy Road was closed for some time until clean-up was complete. … [Read more...]
Our Rescue 1 responded to a serious MVA on Hiawasee Road at Huntingtowne Village Road. A UPS truck versus motorcycle. Single patient transferred to MEDIC and on the way to a local trauma center with a serious leg injury. . … [Read more...]
Earlier this morning, Engine 2 ran a single vehicle MVA which overturned several times along Hambright Road at Montecarlo Dr. The driver was assessed for injuries, packaged for transport and handed over to MEDIC. Unfortunately the SUV was totaled. … [Read more...]
Just before midnight, Engine 1 & Rescue 1 responded to this single vehicle MVA on Highway 73 near New Birth Drive. HPD Traffic Safety Team is investigating. A single patient was transported by MEDIC to CMC Main. … [Read more...]
