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Multiple Vehicle Accident On The 91 Freeway
By Jackawa Jackson | July 2, 2009
On the morning of July 2nd, at 4:56 am, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to the East bound 91 freeway at Paramount to a report of an injury traffic accident with one vehicle on fire. Upon arrival it was discovered that there were 5 vehicles involved in the accident with fire showing from one. The driver of the vehicle on fire managed to climb from his car prior to it becoming engulfed in flames. The fire was rapidly extinguished and crews began treating the injured. One patient required extrication. It took Truck 11 crewmembers approximately 10 minutes to cut the individual from the wreckage. There were a total of 6 patients involved. (1 critical, 1 moderate, and 4 with minor injuries) Two of the 6 patients elected not to be transported. The entire East bound side of the 91 was shut down for a short period of time. It is unknown what brought about the early morning collision but the cause is currently under investigation. A total of 23 firefighters and 4 ambulance operators responded to this incident.
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