By Ciara Perez, Investigative Journalist | iSkyCreations – News & Media (ISC)
Published Jan 27th, 2024
Ocala, FL – As the sun set over Ocala, the Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) team was just beginning a long night of lifesaving efforts. In a span of a few hours, they were called to the scenes of two major traffic accidents, showcasing their dedication and skill under pressure.
The first call came in at 8:08 PM. It was a two-vehicle collision in the 1400 block of NW 42nd Place. Imagine the chaos: car parts scattered, the southbound lanes of Highway 441 completely shut down, and the urgent voices of 911 callers reporting possible entrapment. Responding units, including Engine #1 and Heavy Rescue #2, raced to the scene. They found a “T-Bone” accident, but, thankfully, no one was trapped. However, the crash wasn’t without its victims. One person was in such critical condition that they had to be transported as a Trauma Alert, while another was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.