A two-vehicle crash on an island near Portland sent three people into medical care Monday, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. One person was reported in critical condition and taken to a trauma center, a second suffered less serious injuries and was transported, and a third was being triaged at the scene while crews worked.
According to Portland Fire & Rescue, crews were “on scene of 2 car motor vehicle crash on Sean Island” and “all companies remaining on scene working.” The department noted that one patient was loaded and transported to a trauma center, a second was transported with less significant injuries, and a third was being evaluated to determine whether hospital care was needed. We have embedded the agency’s original post below for reference.
Injuries and Emergency Response
Fire crews set up a triage area and coordinated with ambulance teams and local hospitals to move the injured off the island. At least one patient was taken to a trauma center, but officials have not released any names or information about what caused the crash as of the latest update.
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