3 rescued in two separate accidents, Fincastle volunteer fire crews say

The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department said three people were rescued after two separate accidents. Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department volunteers responded to two separate single-vehicle accidents, requiring technical rescue operations at both incidents, according to firefighters. Firefighters said the first incident occurred in the 900 block of Botetourt Road, where a pickup truck left the roadway and came to rest approximately 50 feet down a steep embankment. Firefighters quickly established access to the person and utilized a rope rescue system to safely remove the person from the embankment. Due to the challenging terrain and limited access, a heavy-duty rotator was required to recover the vehicle, firefighters said. SEE ALSO: Individuals in question not located following Pulaski County incident: Officials The units on scene of this accident were the following: Engine 4, Utility 4, Fire 4, Ambulance 4, and County 12. Firefighters said shortly afterward, crews were dispatched to the 900 block of Springwood Road for another single-vehicle accident involving a vehicle over an embankment with confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle resting on its side and immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the two entrapped people by removing the vehicle’s roof. The units on the scene of this accident were the following: Engine 4, Utility 4, Fire 4, Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Wagon 2 and Squad 2, Ambulance 4, Medic 5, and County 12. "These incidents demonstrate the value of a highly trained volunteer fire department. Whether responding to structure fires, medical emergencies, or complex vehicle rescues, our members stand ready to serve the community when called upon. We are thankful that all occupants involved sustained only minor injuries and wish them a speedy recovery," firefighters said.