Gales Ferry MVA w/ Injuries 8/13/08

The hit was so hard that the gentlemen sitting in his wheel chair broke the back of the chair during the accident

On 8/13/08 at 09:20 the Gales Ferry department along with Ledyard Fire Company and Ledyard Vol. Emergency Squad were dispatched to a two car MVA with injuries. Upon arrival of Gales Ferry found a SEAT bus vs. a Handicap Van. No passengers were in the bus and there were 4 pt in the van. The driver of the bus later was transported for evaluation. In total there were 5 transported 1 was ALS. The roadway was closed for about 1 1/2 hours.

Here is the new Chief Tony Saccone with his first interview with the media.