Car vs telephone pole w/intrapment and downed wires

(5/31/16)

At 8:02pm, Bricksville Fire was dispatched to a car that struck a telephone pole head on. The accident occured infront of 1139 Forest Ave. Upon arrival Car 225 saw downed wires due to the impact of the vehicle. Chief Brickston immediatly called for Nation Grid to come shut the power off. Once shut off, crews from Engine 326, Engine 327 and Rescue 125 began to extract the patient. At the same time crews extinguished a small electrical fire on the car. The driver of the vehicle was extricated and was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.