Drivers' actions at crash scene prompt safety warning
A fire engine shields the scene of a two-car accident Saturday at the intersection of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and 164th Avenue in Vancouver. The behavior of several drivers caught up in the ensuing traffic jam prompted a reminder from fire officials to heed traffic cones set up to protect victims and rescuers alike.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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Accident scene
A noninjury accident Saturday afternoon snarled traffic in east Vancouver and prompted a reminder for motorists to heed barricades placed to protect rescue crews.
Vancouver Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Kevin Stromberg said the crash occurred about 2:37 p.m., blocking the intersection of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and 164th Avenue.
The occupants of both vehicles declined medical treatment at the scene, but firefighters reported that several vehicles struck traffic cones that had been placed to block the intersection.
"When you see a motor vehicle accident with emergency personnel, just be extra cautious of where you're driving," Stromberg said. "We're thinking of our safety, as well. Those cones are there for a reason."
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