Sumter County, Florida – A dramatic vehicle fire along a Florida highway ended with a life-saving rescue this weekend after a secondary collision left a man trapped inside a burning car.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers were on scene responding to an earlier crash in Sumter County when a second crash occurred nearby. Both vehicles involved in the subsequent collision ignited, with flames quickly spreading. Authorities said one injured occupant was unable to free himself from the damaged vehicle.
An FHP trooper and another individual acted quickly, breaking through the car’s rear window and pulling the man to safety moments before the vehicle became fully engulfed. Emergency responders treated him at the scene for his injuries.
The fiery scene, captured in images released by FHP, showed heavy smoke billowing into the night sky as firefighters and law enforcement worked to secure the area. Traffic was temporarily halted while crews contained the blaze and cleared the roadway.
Officials have not released the identities of the injured man or those who assisted in the rescue. The extent of his injuries has not been disclosed, and the incident remains under investigation. FHP did not immediately confirm whether charges or citations will result from the crashes.
Authorities are reminding motorists to use extreme caution when approaching crash scenes, as secondary collisions can occur when drivers are distracted or fail to slow down.
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