Unnamed male victim : Crash sends two trauma center Tuesday, one air – First State Update

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Trauma center crash
2. Air transport accident injuries

Just before 8:15 on Tuesday evening, emergency responders were called to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Newport Gap Pike and Cheltenham Road in Wilmington. Two males were trapped in their vehicles, requiring crews from Cranston Heights, Hockessin, Five Points, New Castle County Paramedics, and Delaware State Police Aviation’s Trooper 4 to respond. Under the command of Cranston Heights Deputy 14, Joe Swift, the individuals were freed after about twenty minutes. The 30-year-old male was airlifted to Christiana Hospital with serious injuries, while the 18-year-old male was transported by ground ambulance. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

The Scene of the Incident

Just before 8:15 on a mild Tuesday evening, emergency responders rushed to the intersection of Newport Gap Pike and Cheltenham Road in the bustling city of Wilmington. The area, known for its mix of residential and commercial properties, was suddenly transformed into a scene of chaos as two vehicles collided with a deafening crash.

Rescue Operation Underway

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters from Cranston Heights, Hockessin, and Five Points discovered two individuals, both males, trapped in their respective vehicles. The emergency crews wasted no time in initiating a complex extrication process, carefully working to free the injured individuals from the mangled wreckage.

Efforts of the Responding Teams

With the skilled guidance of Cranston Heights Deputy 14, Joe Swift, the trapped individuals were successfully liberated from the twisted metal after an intense twenty-minute operation. The collaborative efforts of the various response teams, including New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police Aviation’s Trooper 4, ensured a swift and efficient rescue mission.

Medical Attention for the Injured

Following their liberation from the vehicles, both victims received immediate medical attention for their injuries right at the scene of the accident. The severity of the injuries was evident, with one of the victims, a 30-year-old male, requiring urgent airlifting to Christiana Hospital for advanced medical care. The other trapped individual, an 18-year-old male, also with serious injuries, was transported via ground ambulance to the same medical facility.

Continuing Developments

As this remains a developing story, additional information on the incident at the intersection of Newport Gap Pike and Cheltenham Road in Wilmington will be shared as soon as it becomes available. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.