2 Medflights Called for MVA in Halifax
Photo by John Sjostedt2 Boston Medflights at the LZ in Halifax
Photo by John SjostedtHalifax EMS transfers care to the Medflight Crew
Photo by John SjostedtHanson Fire responded mutual aid with an Engine for the LZ
Photo by John SjostedtA second Medflight arrives at the LZ.
Photo by John SjostedtMedflight prepares to load a patient in the waiting helicopter
Photo by John Sjostedt2 patients were transported to Mass General Hospital with traumatic injuries.
Photo by John SjostedtHalifax Fire transferring a second patient to the Boston Medflight Crew.
Photo by jMedflight takes off enroute to Mass General Hospital.
HALIFAX, MA - Two Boston Medflight helicopters were called for a two-car MVA in Halifax, November 28th. One patient was self-extricated, one patient was extricated with assistance from bystanders, and a third patient was extricated by fire personnel using the Jaws of Life. Witnesses reported that a vehicle t-boned a second vehicle traveling on Plymouth St. Command quickly called for two Medflights and Mutual Aid from Hanson to assist. The landing zone was set up at Walmart. Both patients were transported to Mass General Hospital with traumatic injuries.