Two-vehicle crash draws eight units to I-70 in Myersville
A two-vehicle crash on westbound I-70 at Exit 42 in Myersville drew eight units at 5:49 p.m. Drivers were advised to stay to the right to pass the scene. Ambulance 89 arrived at 5:52 p.m., finding both vehicles on the left shoulder and checking those in the vehicles.
At 5:57 p.m., Rescue Squad 8 held Ambulance 89 and Rescue Squad 8 at the scene while the other responding units returned to service. An advanced life support resource was requested at 5:58 p.m. Medic 89 transported a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 6:10 p.m.
Vehicle strikes guardrail near I-270
A vehicle struck the guardrail on the eastbound I-70 overpass above I-270 in Frederick. Five units were dispatched at 10:18 a.m. Rescue Squad 2 arrived at 10:24 a.m. and found the single vehicle against the guardrail, then checked those in the vehicle. Ambulance 19 transported one patient to the hospital at 10:40 a.m. as fire and emergency medical crews cleared the scene.
Crash near US-15
A crash near westbound I-70 and US-15 in Frederick brought three units at 5:33 p.m. Engine 33 arrived at 5:38 p.m. and found a vehicle on the shoulder, with the occupants appearing to be out. Ambulance 38 requested an advanced life support resource for one patient at 5:42 p.m. Medic 38 transported a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 6:00 p.m.
Gas-odor investigation traced to a skunk
A reported gas odor in the 6800 block of Delafield Court in Ballenger Creek was traced to a skunk. Three units were dispatched at 9:26 p.m. Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at 9:32 p.m. and investigated a reported skunk odor in the basement of a two-story, middle-of-the-row townhouse. Meter readings throughout the residence were negative at 9:36 p.m. The unit attributed the odor to a skunk at 9:41 p.m., and units returned to service.
Patient evaluated near Wegmans
Two units responded at 9:39 p.m. to a reported crash in the 7800 block of Wormans Mill Road near Wegmans in Clemson Corner. Ambulance 249 arrived at 9:45 p.m. and was evaluating a patient.
Daily activity
Frederick County logged 100 calls: 23 non-medical and 77 medical. The busiest hour was 2:00 pm, with 12 calls.
A two-vehicle crash on westbound I-70 at Exit 42 in Myersville drew eight units at 5:49 p.m. Drivers were advised to stay to the right to pass the scene. Ambulance 89 arrived at 5:52 p.m., finding both vehicles on the left shoulder and checking those in the vehicles.
At 5:57 p.m., Rescue Squad 8 held Ambulance 89 and Rescue Squad 8 at the scene while the other responding units returned to service. An advanced life support resource was requested at 5:58 p.m. Medic 89 transported a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 6:10 p.m.
A vehicle struck the guardrail on the eastbound I-70 overpass above I-270 in Frederick. Five units were dispatched at 10:18 a.m. Rescue Squad 2 arrived at 10:24 a.m. and found the single vehicle against the guardrail, then checked those in the vehicle. Ambulance 19 transported one patient to the hospital at 10:40 a.m. as fire and emergency medical crews cleared the scene.
A crash near westbound I-70 and US-15 in Frederick brought three units at 5:33 p.m. Engine 33 arrived at 5:38 p.m. and found a vehicle on the shoulder, with the occupants appearing to be out. Ambulance 38 requested an advanced life support resource for one patient at 5:42 p.m. Medic 38 transported a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 6:00 p.m.
A reported gas odor in the 6800 block of Delafield Court in Ballenger Creek was traced to a skunk. Three units were dispatched at 9:26 p.m. Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at 9:32 p.m. and investigated a reported skunk odor in the basement of a two-story, middle-of-the-row townhouse. Meter readings throughout the residence were negative at 9:36 p.m. The unit attributed the odor to a skunk at 9:41 p.m., and units returned to service.
Two units responded at 9:39 p.m. to a reported crash in the 7800 block of Wormans Mill Road near Wegmans in Clemson Corner. Ambulance 249 arrived at 9:45 p.m. and was evaluating a patient.
Frederick County logged 100 calls: 23 non-medical and 77 medical. The busiest hour was 2:00 pm, with 12 calls.
