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A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident in Sudbury on Tuesday, December 1, prompting a coordinated emergency response that culminated in a medical airlift to a Boston trauma center.
According to the Sudbury Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the scene of an industrial accident. Upon arrival, first responders began immediate treatment of the patient. First responders quickly determined that the severity of the worker’s injuries warranted level-one trauma care not available locally.
The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) immediately notified Boston MedFlight. The coordination resulted in a rapid arrival, with the medical helicopter touching down in Sudbury approximately 10 minutes after the request was made.
The Sudbury Police Department played a crucial role in the operation, securing the landing zone and ensuring bystanders were kept at a safe distance to allow the aircraft to land safely.
Sudbury Fire paramedics and the MedFlight flight crew administered life-saving treatment on the scene. Once stabilized, the patient was loaded onto the helicopter and flown to a Boston trauma center.
In a statement regarding the incident, the Sudbury Fire Department highlighted the efficiency of the inter-agency cooperation:
“Excellent teamwork all around. SUDFD wishes the patient has a speedy recovery and is in our thoughts.”
Details regarding the specific location of the accident or the current condition of the worker have not been released.
[Image credit: Sudbury Fire Department]