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Thursday, 07 April 2016 16:12

Driver in critical condition following morning crash

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Firefighters and troopers at the scene. Firefighters and troopers at the scene. Gaston Fire and Rescue

While the state Highway Patrol had no immediate details, Gaston Fire and Rescue reports it was dispatched shortly after 9:15 this morning to a vehicle crash with driver entrapment.

Chief Ed Porter Jr. said in a statement the driver, whose name was not immediately available, was listed in critical condition at Vidant.

The crash occurred on Henry Kee Road in the Garysburg area and firefighters discovered the vehicle in a field with heavy damage, the driver trapped.

The roadway was closed and vehicle was stabilized using step cribbing. Using hydraulic rescue cutters and spreaders, firefighters removed the roof, driver side door,, and driver side B-post.

The driver was assessed and treated on scene by Northampton County paramedics and then transported to Vidant.

Firefighters remained on scene for more than a half-hour.

Seaboard Fire Department, Conway-Severn Rescue Squad, and the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department assisted.

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