Mercy Flight is on stand by following a single-car accident in the area of 7605 Sandhill Road, Basom.
The car hit a tree. Injuries are reported.
Alabama Fire and Indian Falls are being dispatched along with Mercy EMS.
UPDATE 1:49 p.m.: Two Mercy Flight helicopters are being requested along with another Mercy EMS advance life support ambulance. One patient is reported unconscious. The landing zone is being set up at the corner of Hopkins and Sliker Roads. The first helicopter has a three-minute ETA.
UPDATE 1:55 p.m.: A fire engine needs to be positioned so the winch can be used to stabilize the vehicle.
UPDATE 2:10 p.m.: Second patient extricated.
UPDATE 2:16 p.m.: The second helicopter is coming from Buffalo. It has at least at 20 minute ETA yet.
UPDATE 2:28 p.m.: The second helicopter is being cancelled. The patient will be transported by ground ambulance.
