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Gretna Fire & Rescue personnel rescue driver from embankment Saturday

GRETNA, Va. – Gretna Fire and Rescue personnel were able to rescue the driver of a vehicle that went down a 30-foot embankment during heavy storms Saturday.

According to the department, first responders were dispatched to a vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, units found a vehicle down an approximate 30-foot embankment with the driver still inside.

Personnel utilized a stokes basket, ladders and a 3 to 1 haul system to remove the patient, who was successfully removed and turned over to EMS.


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