Tough overnight in the #Ville. We ran two serious, separate, accidents. One on I77 at Exit 25 that involved serious injuries (parked vehicle on the shoulder struck by a passing truck) and the accident below on Hwy 73. #CLTtraffic Our thoughts, prayers and support are with those … [Read more...]
This evening our Station 1 & @LongCreekFD responded to a pedestrian struck on I-77 Northbound, north of I485 near the Hambright Road overpass. One patient was found, deceased, in the northbound lanes. Further investigation by law enforcement (North Carolina Highway Patrol) … [Read more...]
This evening Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded to a head-on MVA on Gilead Road in Station 2's area. Two people were transported by MEDIC to area hospitals. Huntersville Police closed Gilead Road between Beatties Ford Rd and Old Bud Henderson Road as they investigated the scene. … [Read more...]
Earlier today our Stations 1, 4 responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on McCoy Road near McCoy farm. McCoy Road (between Beatties Ford Road & Hambright Road) will remain closed for an extended period of time while Police investigate. A total of 5 people (four adults … [Read more...]
Station 4 worked a two car MVA at the intersection of Gilead/Ranson Roads this evening at rush hour. Heavy damage to the vehicles involved, but minor injuries. Very fortunate. … [Read more...]
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...]
