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On 12/5/2010 at approximately 1845 hours Southside units respond to assist our own. While responding to a CO Detector Activated Call on Spruce St in Westernport, Engine 24-11 was involved in a motor vehicle collision at Rt 135 and Rt 36 intersection. The call on Spruce St for the CO Detector activated, Engine 221 responded with 5 volunteers, Squad 22 responded with 2 volunteers, Engine 24-11, and EMS 50 were all responding to the call. Engine 24-11 contacted communications and advised that they were involved in a motor vehicle collision with a passenger car in the intersection of Rt 135 and Rt 36 in Westernport. Engine Tanker 22 diverted from responding to the first call and responded to the MVC involving the fire engine. The driver of the passenger car and all of the firefighters on the engine were able to get out of their vehicle under their own power. The driver of the car was transported by ambulance for a check up. All eight firefighters
were also transported by ambulance to the hospital for check ups due to the collision. Both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene. Units on the scene were Engine 221, ET 22, Squad 22, Chief 22, Brush 24, EMS 50 multiple units, EMS 23, EMS 57, and EMS 55. Allegany Bureau of Police handled the accident scene. Units remained on the scene for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
