New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
“The accident occurred at 8:27 am this morning at the intersection of Bedford Street and Taunton Street.
At the time of the crash, all on-duty Lakeville Firefighters were committed to a medical emergency on Lakeside Avenue. Chief O’Brien and Deputy Garant responded out to the crash in the second ambulance.
A recall was transmitted bringing in staffing that enabled Engine 1 to respond to the scene. Our chief officers were then relieved of EMS duties by additional incoming call-back firefighters.
Firefighters removed one crash victim from their vehicle and provided ALS treatment during transport to the hospital.
The driver of a second vehicle reported that he was not injured and did not need medical assistance. Ambulance 2 was back in town and available by 9:30 am.”-Lakeville, MA Fire Department.
Lakeville, MA Fire Department photo.
