This morning, Elmhurst firefighters were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer on the northbound ramp of Route 83 heading toward the eastbound Eisenhower Expressway. Upon arrival, they discovered a severe situation where the truck had tipped onto its side, trapping the driver inside the cab. In the process of rolling over, the trailer collided with a light pole, causing it to buckle in the middle and spill part of its payload of plastic pellets onto the road.
Elmhurst emergency services quickly mobilized, sending out two medic units, a battalion chief, an engine crew, a tower ladder team, and the specialized heavy rescue unit to the scene. The challenging extrication effort took over 45 minutes, and due to the severity of the driver’s condition, the incident commander decided to request a medical evacuation. Lifestar Chicago, previously known as Loyola Lifestar, was called in to airlift the injured driver to the hospital following the successful extraction.
I happened to be nearby and managed to capture several photos of the unfolding events. One particularly striking image shows the Lifestar helicopter landing on the northbound lanes of Route 83 just south of the Eisenhower Expressway, preparing to pick up the critically injured patient. Another photo captures the impressive lineup of Elmhurst fire vehicles along the exit ramp, highlighting the extensive resources brought to bear to handle such a complex situation.
In another shot, you can see firefighters carefully transferring the truck driver from an Elmhurst ambulance into the care of Lifestar personnel. A different photo reveals the technical measures taken to stabilize the truck during the rescue operation—firefighters utilized a steel cable from the front-end winch of Elmhurst’s squad vehicle in combination with rescue jacks to keep the vehicle secure while they worked to free the trapped driver.
Once the patient was safely transported, the aftermath became evident. One photograph shows significant damage to both the trailer, which had split open, scattering debris into the surrounding grass, and the tractor, which had been cut apart to access the driver. As cleanup efforts began, another image features an engine company from Bensenville standing by to secure the landing zone, ensuring the safe departure of the helicopter en route to the hospital.
The entire response was a testament to the professionalism and coordination of Elmhurst’s emergency teams, who worked tirelessly under challenging conditions. For those interested in seeing more images from this dramatic scene, a full gallery is available here.
This event underscores the critical role that first responders play in managing accidents of this magnitude, often requiring not only physical strength but also strategic planning and teamwork to ensure the best possible outcome.
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