A single-vehicle rollover crash on North Marine Drive prompted Portland fire crews to respond Friday with extrication tools. One occupant appeared to be pinned inside the wreckage, and the extent of any injuries was unknown in the initial report.
According to a post from Portland Fire & Rescue
, Engine 17 was on scene of the single-vehicle rollover crash on N Marine Dr., with one occupant appearing to be pinned inside the vehicle. The department said Truck 8 would be setting up for extrication, and added that injuries were unknown at the time of the post. The agency, which operates under the handle pdxfire, is based in Portland, Oregon, and describes its mission as protecting life, property, and the environment; it reminds the public that emergencies should be reported by calling 9-1-1.
Specialized Crews Built for This Kind of Rescue
Portland Fire & Rescue has specialized Rapid Extrication Module Support (REMS) teams for complex vehicle rescues and medical support, as described in Hoodline’s prior coverage of another Portland crash. There is no information indicating whether a REMS team responded to the Marine Drive incident…