Emergency responders were called to US209 on the Tamaqua side of the No. 11 hill around 2 PM today (Friday, May 23, 2014) for a report of an overturned vehicle down an embankment with possible entrapment and an unconscious driver.
First responders responded and determined the accident to be on the Coaldale side at the northern entrance to the Lehigh Anthracite Coal (L.A.C.) Company.
Responders said there was no entrapment or overturned vehicle. The driver was conscious and able to talk to responders.
Officials on scene noted that most of the information forwarded to responders about the incident was inaccurate. They added that miscommunication can happen when multiple parties are involved during an emergency.
The driver of a grey Pontiac Grand Am was treated by EMT’s on scene. It is unknown if the driver suffered serious injuries or was taken to the hospital.
Responding were Tamaqua Rescue Squad, Tamaqua Police, Coaldale Police, Coaldale Fire Company, American Hose Company of Tamaqua, East End Fire Company of Tamaqua, Tamaqua Ambulance, Lehighton Ambulance and others.
Tamaqua Fire Police and workers with L.A.C. controlled traffic for the durations.
Hope’s Towing removed the vehicle.