Early this morning, a severe traffic collision on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire left one individual grievously injured, necessitating a swift emergency response that included a life-saving rapid sequence intubation. The Candia Fire Department disclosed that they were called to the site near Exit 3 a little before 8 a.m., arriving to discover a significantly damaged vehicle and an occupant in desperate need of extraction, as per NBC Boston.
Despite the swift response by emergency services, Candia’s remote location strained their ability to quickly deliver the critical care required. Witnessing a car mangled beyond immediate recognition, crews worked diligently to free the trapped individual, who was then subjected to an RSI procedure by paramedics and EMTs. Afterward, the victim was rushed to Elliot Hospital, according to details from the Candia Fire Department and WMUR.
This incident marked the second time within the same week that personnel from the Candia Fire Department had to employ an RSI procedure in the wake of a serious accident. The department, as reported earlier in the year, received credentialing to perform this advanced emergency procedure, reflecting an increasing number of high acuity patients in the area.
First responders at the scene were assisted by Candia police, New Hampshire State Police, and the Auburn Fire Department, who together ensured the patient was tended to promptly. Meanwhile, the cause of the crash has yet to be disclosed.
