CareFlite called to Mansfield crash with entrapment on Gertie Barrett
MANSFIELD, TX – Crews dispatched an air ambulance to the scene of a major collision with entrapment on a busy roadway in northwest Mansfield, reports DFW Scanner.
Accident w/ Entrapment (Tarrant County) Kennedale FD is on scene of a major accident with entrapment in the 3200 block of Gertie Barrett Road. Major damage to the vehicle. Rendon FD dispatched to assist. Avoid this area while first responders work the scene.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) November 1, 2023
Update – CareFlite has landed at the scene.
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) November 1, 2023
The accident occurred sometime before 10:05 p.m. in the area of 3200 Gertie Barrett Road, which is south of Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, between Turner Warnell Road and Dick Price Road.
Police haven’t yet shared any details about the circumstances of the accident except to say that at least one person became entrapped and required extrication. CareFlight arrived at the scene sometime around 10:32 p.m., indicating the possibility of serious injuries.
Officials warned drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews worked to clear the scene.
A full investigation is underway.
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