Multi-vehicle, multi-victim MVA in Wheeling 3-28-13

A multi-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer occurred on the westbound express lanes of Palatine Road near 5:50 PM on Thursday. The incident, which took place just east of Wheeling Road, involved six cars and the semi-truck, causing significant disruption to traffic. Prospect Heights and Wheeling Fire Departments responded, with Prospect Heights Engine 39 being the closest unit. However, due to heavy traffic with no available shoulder, they could not access the highway directly. All emergency units had to use the frontage road or travel against traffic on the expressway. Two individuals were successfully extricated from their vehicles, and five ambulances arrived at the scene for evaluation. Only three of them transported patients to local hospitals, as many drivers and passengers declined on-scene treatment. In addition to the ambulances, two battalion chiefs, one fire truck, one squad, and three engine companies were dispatched. Firefighters used multiple hydraulic tools to assist in the extrication process. The westbound lanes remained closed late into the night as investigators worked to clear the scene and determine the cause of the accident. Local photographers Larry Shapiro and Tim Olk were present and captured several images that will be featured in separate articles.

multi-vehicle accident on Palatine Road in Wheeling 3-28-13

Prospect Heights firefighters work to free the driver from this car. Larry Shapiro photo

Two ambulances from Wheeling and one from Prospect Heights were on the original response. Larry Shapiro photo

A firefighter with a hydraulic spreader opens the damaged door. Larry Shapiro photo

Paramedics remove the driver of another car. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver is helped onto a stretcher. Larry Shapiro photo

Drivers stranded by the accident watch as firefighters tend to the patients and hazards. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver is removed from the car. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver of this car was also extricated by firefighters. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver of the red SUV is taken to an awaiting ambulance. Larry Shapiro photo

Damage to the truck. Larry Shapiro photo

Several cars were forced up along the center median by the truck. Larry Shapiro photo

The driver of this vehicle was transported to Lutheran General Hospital after firefighters completed the extrication. Larry Shapiro photo

Wheeling Engine 23 blocked traffic from passing on the opposite side of the highway. Larry Shapiro photo

Two of the damaged vehicles at the eastern section of the accident scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Three of the six cars along the concrete center barrier. Larry Shapiro photo

Click here for a gallery with more images from Larry Shapiro.

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