Head-on-crash injures three on Strasburg Road

On Wednesday afternoon, February 16, 2022, the Warren County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Strasburg Road and Andrews Road for a traffic crash with an occupant reported trapped.

Medic 10 arrived to find two vehicles with significant front-end damage and confirmed one patient was trapped. Additional EMS transport units and PHI AirCare 4 was requested.

Firefighters from Rescue Engine 8 and Rescue Squad 1 successfully extricated the trapped patient, while EMS providers initiated advanced life support care. An open field next to the crash site was utilized as a landing zone for AirCare 4. The patient was packaged and flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital. 2 additional trauma patients were transported by ground to Winchester Medical Center.

The crash is being investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police. So far, there has been 36 motor vehicle crashes in Warren County (VA Highway Safety Office) and 2 crashes requiring patient extrication in the month of February.

Units on the run:
Ambulance 2 (Rivermont)
Medic 10 (North Warren)
Medic 4 (Linden)
Rescue Engine 8 (Fortsmouth)
Rescue Squad 1 (Front Royal)
AirCare 4 (Front Royal)
Chief 100

(Press Release)