Just after 0600 hours, the rescue assignment was transmitted for the vehicle accident on Veterans Highway at U.S. Route 50. Initially, the assignment consisted of Engine Company 28, Rescue Engine 33 and EMS units. While responding, additional reports began to come in stating one person was trapped in a vehicle. The assignment was upgraded bringing Chief 33 and other units. Engine Company 28 arrived with a two vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and a mini-van. A trapped occupant was also found in the mini-van. Rescue Engine 33 arrived a short time later and began to stabilize the vehicle. Once this was completed, the extrication began. Both driver side doors and "B"-post had to be removed. The dash had to be lifted from a top the patient as well. This process took approx. eleven minutes to complete. Once free, the patient was transported to a local trauma center. Chief 33 had the Command.