Truck collision on US 41 3-8-12

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truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver Knollwood Fire Department

Knollwood firefighters have a safety line off as others work to free the driver trapped in his truck. Tim Olk photo

A major collision occurred yesterday morning on Route 41, northbound, just north of Route 176. An over-the-road tractor-trailer rear-ended another semi-truck, causing significant damage and trapping one of the drivers inside. The crash happened directly in front of the Knollwood Fire Station, and it appears that the second driver failed to notice the first truck slowing down. The driver of the first truck was unharmed, but the second driver remained stuck for nearly an hour while crews from Knollwood, Lake Bluff, North Chicago, and Great Lakes Fire Departments worked together to rescue him. Firefighters used specialized tools to cut through the cab and create enough space to safely extract the injured man. Tim Olk was on the scene and captured several powerful images of the incident. His photos show the intensity of the operation, including firefighters using saws to open up the truck's cab and attaching chains to pull the dashboard away from the trapped driver.
truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver Lake Bluff Fire Department

A firefighter uses a saw to cut open the back wall of the truck's cab. Tim Olk photo

truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver North Chicago Fire Department

Firefighters work from the front and side of the truck to gain access to the trapped driver. Tim Olk photo

After the rescue, the driver was taken to Condell Hospital by paramedics from Lake Forest. Several fire departments contributed to the effort, with Lake Bluff’s Squad 520 playing a key role in providing the necessary equipment for the extrication.
truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver Great Lakes Naval Training Center Fire Department

After the other truck was moved out of the way, firefighters from several departments had additional room to work on extricating the trapped driver. Tim Olk photo

truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver

A chain is attached to the engine block providing an anchor for pulling the dashboard away from the driver. Tim Olk photo

truck collision 3-8-12 Route 41 with trapped driver Lake Bluff Fire truck

Lake Bluff Squad 520 "the Guardian" supplied many of the tools used to extricate the driver. Tim Olk photo

A full gallery of photos from the incident is available here. The response from multiple departments shows how quickly emergency services can mobilize in critical situations.

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