On Sunday, January 4th, shortly before 4:00 PM, emergency responders from Lawrence County Fire & Rescue were alerted to an automatic crash notification generated by an iPhone within the New Prospect Fire District. Upon their arrival at the scene, the teams discovered a side-by-side vehicle that had overturned. The situation was critical, as one individual appeared to have been ejected from the vehicle, while another was found trapped beneath it. In response to the severity of the incident, the personnel immediately began providing medical care to the victims. They also requested additional emergency medical services and called for two air medical helicopters to transport the seriously injured individuals to a level-one trauma center for advanced treatment.
The responding units included those from New Prospect and Crossroads.
Later that same evening, just after 10:00 PM, Lawrence County Fire & Rescue units were dispatched once again, this time to a report of a motor vehicle crash that involved a vehicle engulfed in flames, also within the New Prospect Fire District. Initial reports indicated that six individuals were involved in the incident, and there was uncertainty regarding whether anyone remained trapped inside the burning vehicle. Upon arrival, the first responders found the vehicle off the roadway in a wooded area, fully consumed by fire. Fortunately, all individuals were confirmed to have exited the vehicle prior to the arrival of emergency services. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to the surrounding woods.
In addition to battling the fire, LCFR personnel collaborated with EMS to establish safe landing zones for the two air medical helicopters that were tasked with transporting critically injured patients. Other victims received treatment and were transported by ground EMS. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this crash.
Lawrence County Fire & Rescue expressed their appreciation for the swift response and assistance from mutual aid partners, including the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, highlighting the importance of community collaboration in emergency situations. The responding stations for this incident included Ethridge, New Prospect, Lawrenceburg Fire, and LCFR Station 1.
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