On July 28, 2011 at 1331 hours, The Rye Fire Department and Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries near the intersection of Barlow Lane and Lane Way, in the Greenhaven section of Rye. Rye PD was first on scene and quickly noticed a landscaper box truck with smoke coming from the engine compartment. By the time Engine 192 arrived on scene, the truck had become fully engulfed. Firefighters were able to make quick work of the fire, while EMS took care of the driver. The scene was later turned over to the utility companies so they could fix a damaged pole that was compromised in the crash.
Units:
2423, E192, L25, U39
Mutual Aid:
Rye PD, Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS, Con Ed, Verizon, Hannigan's Towing
