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Six Car Collision

As I was doing what I could for Moe, we heard sirens approaching. “I’ll go get the paramedics.” Nick volunteered.
“O.K. Hurry!” I yelled to his retreating back.
Suddenly the skylight above me shattered. I threw my arms over my head protectively as large pieces of glass fell from the ceiling. Nick arrived a couple moments later with the paramedics, they made us all get out of the RV and out of the way.
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We climbed into the back of the ambulance after Moe, somewhat shaken by the carnage of the car accident outside. It was a six car collision caused by a patch of ice. Kevin got on the phone with their Mother.
“How did you know what to do back there?” Joe asked me.
I turned bright red. “Um, we just finished the first aid unit in health class.” I only told him half the truth.
Nick interrupted the conversation. “Wes! You’re bleeding!”
“What?” I said, startled. “Where?”
Since Nick was sitting next to me he was the only one who could see it.
“You’re shoulder.” he pointed. “It’s bleeding, a lot.”

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