Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company

Accident with Fire on Pothouse Rd.
by Assistant Chief Evan Taylor

4 people were injured Tuesday afternoon as a result of a box truck colliding with a car in the 600 block of Potthouse road. Initial reports reports at the time of dipatch indicated that two vehicles were involved and a box truck was on fire.

Micu 67 (West End Ambulance) was the first on scene confirming a box truck fully involved in fire with multiple patients. Engines 68-1 and 2 arrived a short time later and began extinguishment of the fire as well as patient care. Additional manpower was requested from Kimberton Fire Company to assist in suppression and overhaul of the vehicle.
In all, 4 people were treated for their injuries at local hospitals. Fire Police from Valley Forge and Kimberton closed the roadway for about two and a half hours to allow for clean-up.

Fire Units on scene:
Engine 68-1
Engine 68-2
Rescue 68
Engine 61-1

EMS Units on Scene:
MICU 67-1
MICU 67-5
MICU 67-3
AMB 5-1

Traffic Control:
Squad 68-1
Squad 68-2
Traffic 61