2 Accidents During Rainy Morning

On Wed. 4/30/14 during heavy rainfall, Mohegan FD responded to 2 motor vehicle accidents. The first was dispatched at 8:51am to Gallows Hill Rd in the area of Pump House Rd in Cortlandt for a reported head-on collision. Upon arrival of units, 2 injuries were found with this head on accident, which blocked the entire road. 69B3 transported the injured to Hudson Valley Hospital and units cleared within an hour. During the accident, at 9:21am, Mohegan was dispatched to Hill Blvd near village Rd for a motor vehicle accident with a rollover and extrication. Upon arrival, units found a 2 car accident with one vehicle on its side, with the driver needing to be extricated. Once the vehicle was stabilized, firefighters removed the windshield to remove the driver. 69B1 transported the driver to Hudson Valley Hospital. Due to the collision, an underground transformer was shifted from its foundation, which required a response from Con Edison Electric. Firefighters emained on scene to mitigate fluids in the roadway and await the tows. all units cleared by 11am. Photos courtesy of Lt. Gravius.