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    1. Rescue

    Photo Story: Ore. Crews Perform Extrication

    Oct. 30, 2014
    Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a traffic accident where one person was trapped.
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    Firefighters extricated a driver following a two vehicle crash on Oct. 29 in Portland.

    Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry and SW Humphrey Blvd. around 11 a.m.

    One driver was trapped in her car, which was pinned between the other vehicle and a guard rail. 

    Firefighters extricated the driver and she was transported to Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital. 

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    Photo 1. Rescuers use duct tape to provide some cohesion to the tempered glass so it can be removed collectively.

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