WESTFIELD—A rollover accident during the time of the International Air Show on Saturday sent one person to Baystate Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, according to Westfield Fire Deputy Chief Patrick Kane.
Kane reported that a rollover accident with entrapment occurred around 12:43 p.m. Saturday afternoon. According to Westfield Police, the accident occurred at North Road and Old Stage Road after one vehicle had reportedly taken a right-hand turn into the path of another vehicle. In addition, according to the Westfield Police log, it was initially reported that an adult and infant were in the vehicle.
Westfield Fire Department patch. (WNG File Photo)
Westfield Fire confirmed that two people were in the vehicle but did not specify personal information.
According to Kane, Westfield Fire and Police personnel responded to the crash and prior to Westfield Fire Department’s arrival, the two were self-extricated with the help of bystanders and Westfield Police from the vehicle. Kane said that police were in the area directing traffic, which led to their prompt response.
In addition, Kane said that the Westfield Fire Department crews were on scene within five minutes of the call being received after roads were left open by Westfield Police. Kane credited the prompt response to the work that was done by the city’s police and fire departments, as well as Westfield’s dispatch center with creating a prompt response.
“Great job by Westfield dispatch and police and fire for communication between all the agencies,” he said.
