FATAL MVA - PBFD 8/25/06

On Aug. 25 Poquonnock Bridge FD responded to a 2 car head on, located at Buddington Rd @ Old Buddington Rd. It took approx 40 minutes to extricate the pt. In the process of the rescue, an "O" cutter had broken a blade. Groton City FD was called in for their tool. During the use of their "O" cutter, it was broken as well. Despite efforts by PBFD, GCFD, GVAA and L & M Medics, the pt was pronounced at the hospital. According to the THE DAY paper the victim lived only 4 driveways away.