Dump Truck vs. Dump Truck on RT. 41

Date: November 22, 2009
By: Firefighter Tim McDonnell

On the morning of Sunday November 22, 2009 at 07:40 hours the Avondale Fire Company was alerted to an auto accident on Route 41 at Newark Road. Seconds after the initial dispatch, the report of a collision including two dump trucks and one subject possibly ejected was brought to the attention of the Avondale Fire Company units and added Medic 94. A short time later, units arrived on scene to help with patient care, securing of the vehicles and clearing of the roadway. Units were clear of the scene at 09:15 hours.

Units: Engine 23-3; Engine 23-2; Traffic 23; Ambulance 23-2
Mutual Aid: Medic 94-2; New Castle County A-19 EMS, Blittersdorf’s Towing



A special thanks to F. Cullis of the Hockessin F.C. for the great pictures!