Woman cut free from crash in Medway Tunnel
30+ Incident Sunday 19 December 2021 12:09
Sunday 19 December 2021
13:17
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb)
Equipment: Rescue - Heavy rescue equipment (breaching/breaking), Rescue - Jaws of life/hyrdraulic spreaders/rams/cutting tools
Medway
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a two car crash on the east-bound carriageway of the Medway Tunnel, Chatham Maritime, Gillingham. On arrival crews found a woman trapped in one of the cars by her injuries. Crews used hydraulic rescue gear to gain access to the woman, she was then supported out of the vehicle and placed in the care of SECAmb paramedics. Crews made the scene safe.