At 1:11 PM yesterday, the Cessnock District Rescue Squad was activated for a motor vehicle collision involving a trapped individual on Mount View Road, Mount View. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that one person was still trapped after their vehicle left the roadway, fell approximately 3 meters off a bridge, and landed upside down, partially submerged in water.
The rescue operation was highly technical due to the water, confined space from the squashed roof, twisted components inside the vehicle, and the precarious angle of the vehicle. The team stabilized the vehicle before commencing any work, allowing NSW Ambulance medical personnel to begin treatment despite challenging conditions. The confined space made it difficult for a full injury assessment, prompting the activation of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
The Cessnock team utilized various rescue tools and techniques to free the occupant, working closely with medical personnel throughout the process. Once extricated, the occupant was further assessed and appeared to have suffered only minor injuries. They were then transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Activation
At around 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Mount View, west of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley, to assist with the single-vehicle accident. Multiple first responders, including NSW Fire and Rescue, VRA, and RFS, attended the scene. The driver was released, treated by paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for multiple injuries, and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.
This incident highlights the critical coordination between various rescue and medical teams, leading to a successful outcome despite the complex rescue scenario.
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