FRANKLIN, CT - At 7:49 P.M. on Monday, May 30th, the Franklin Fire Department with a Lifestar DIAL was dispatched to Route 32 at Meeting House Hill Road for a two-car head-on accident with ejection.

Rescue 125 arrived at 7:57 P.M. with the drivers trapped in both vehicles, as well as one person deceased in the roadway. Ambulance 525 began patient care with American and Windham Paramedics while Rescue 125 performed stabilization and extrication on the first vehicle.

Ambulance 525 brought the Lifestar crew to the scene who also assisted with patient care. Car 425 requested Yantic’s Rescue at 8:12 P.M., who performed a majority of the stabilization and extrication on the second vehicle. Crews flapped the roof of the second car and had a prolonged extrication due to the dash coming down on the female’s legs. Her feet were also stuck between the pedals and floorboard.

Engine 33 stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch line in case fire suppression was needed. Crews from Lebanon and Bozrah also assisted on scene with their ambulances and engines. Lebanon and South Windham provided an engine for the landing zone at Station 25.

Unfortunately, two patients perished from this incident. The Connecticut State Police Reconstruction Team is investigating.