Cover Story Tree Down Traps Driveron Cherry Ave.

London Laurel Rescue Squad responded to a two-vehicle MVA recently. Strong winds blew a very large tree overthe roadway of Cherry Avenue and trapped one driverunderthe tree along and took live powerand communication lines with it. Afterutilities were disconnected, responders cleared a path to the vehicle wit h chainsaws. Specific branches of the tree had to remain in place for safe weight distribution. Responders were able to open the driver’s doorand the occupant walked out. The driverreported no injuries. Also responding were Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, and West Knox Fire Department.

- Photos courtesy of London Laurel Rescue Squad