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This morning at approximately 5 a.m. Otter Creek Fire Department was called to 5622 East Rio Grande Avenue for a report of a vehicle vs. Semi trailer. Upon arrival Crews found one vehicle that had driven into the side of the trailer. The vehicle was underneath the trailer with one patient trapped. Crews worked for approximately an hour and 20 minutes to get the patient out of the vehicle. A heavy wrecker was called in to lift the trailer off the vehicle. Once the trailer was off, OCFD personnel we're able to remove the roof and doors to gain access to the patient. The patient was airlifted by lifeline to an undisclosed Hospital.

Responding agencies include Otter Creek Fire, Transcare ambulance, Vigo County Sheriff, Indiana State Police and Edington's wrecker service.