Goffstown, NH (August 26, 2026) – At least one person was injured on Monday afternoon, August 24, in a collision on Terrell Hill Road in Goffstown, with reports of someone trapped in a vehicle. It happened around 1 p.m. Terrell Hill Road is a rural, hilly route in this Hillsborough County town west of Manchester.
Emergency crews worked to free the trapped occupant using hydraulic rescue tools, according to initial reports.
No further details about the vehicles involved or the extent of the injuries were released. We hope for a full recovery for everyone involved.
Why Are Rural Hilly Roads Riskier for Serious Crashes?
Rural hilly roads like Terrell Hill Road feature blind crests, sharp curves, and limited shoulder space, all of which can make it harder for a driver to react to slowing or stopped traffic ahead. A vehicle that leaves the roadway on a hill can also travel a greater distance before coming to a stop, depending on the surrounding terrain.
Entrapment typically means a vehicle’s doors, frame, or steering column have been damaged to the point that an occupant cannot exit on their own. Safely freeing someone requires hydraulic cutters and spreaders, sometimes called the “jaws of life,” to pry open a jammed door or create additional space around a trapped limb.
Extrication crews are trained to stabilize a damaged vehicle before beginning any cutting or prying work, since a shift in position could worsen an existing injury. This process can take anywhere from a few minutes to much longer, depending on how severely the vehicle was damaged and how the occupant is positioned inside.
