Lebanon Fire Execute Rope Rescue

The Lebanon Fire Department successfully executed a high-angle rope rescue this morning after a vehicle left the roadway and plunged into Prairie Creek on US 52 south of 400 N.

Ladder 213 and Battalion 201 were requested and responded to the scene at approximately 5:15 AM to provide mutual aid to the Center Township Fire Department on a tactical vehicle collision requiring a high-angle rope rescue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single passenger vehicle partially submerged in the water. The driver had managed to exit the cabin but remained trapped and stranded on top of the vehicle.

Due to the steep, muddy embankment, technical rescue teams utilized a high-angle rope system to safely lower personnel down to the top of vehicle with the driver. Rescue crews secured the driver were able to successfully raise them from the creek to the roadway without incident. The individual was evaluated at the scene by emergency medical services and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Crews remained on scene and assisted Bob’s Towing with securing lifting equipment to the vehicle so that it could be lifted and removed from the creek.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by local law enforcement.