Georgetown County Fire and EMS responded to a side-by-side UTV rollover on Friday in a rural area, resulting in traumatic injuries. The incident required assistance from multiple emergency crews.
Emergency Response
Upon receiving the call, dispatchers quickly coordinated resources, and firefighters, EMTs, and several county air medical crews arrived at the scene. Landing zones were established for air ambulances, and trauma centers were prepared to receive the injured individuals.
The Golden Hour
Georgetown County Fire and EMS emphasized the importance of time in rural and coastal communities, noting that getting critically injured patients to trauma care within the “Golden Hour” requires teamwork and coordination between various professionals. The swift response and collaboration were crucial in providing the best possible care for the injured individuals.
Details about the victims’ condition and the circumstances of the rollover have not been released.
