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Local First Responders Work Together On 73-Minute Long Rescue Operation

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) - Several first responders worked together to extricate a person trapped in a car -- a rescue operation that took more than an hour.

Murrysville Medic One posted on Facebook that multiple medic units responded to Route 380 this morning east of Greensburg Road.

This morning medic units 615, 616, 618, and 610-3 responded to Rte 380 just east of Greensburg Road for a one-vehicle...

Posted by Murrysville Medic One on Tuesday, July 23, 2019

The first person on the scene, an off-duty medic, confirmed injuries and heavy entrapment, according to the post.

"Rescue personnel from Washington Twp VFD, Sardis VFD and Upper Burrell VFD did a fantastic job with planning and executing the rescue operations," the Facebook post says.

The post also thanks a Monroeville medic who delivered blood to the scene.

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