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05/06/2024
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FDNY lieutenant rescues person trapped in fiery car crash in Brooklyn

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Source: Photo Matt Hearne from Unsplash

In a heroic act of bravery, an off-duty FDNY lieutenant pulled off a heroic rescue during a fiery car crash along Belt Parkway in Brooklyn early Saturday morning, - ABC7 News reports.

 

Shortly after 3 a.m., emergency officials received reports of a motor vehicle collision involving a person trapped inside a burning car.

 

Footage from the Citizen App captured the intense flames and billowing smoke emanating from the vehicle on the Belt Parkway.

 

Responding to the crisis, FDNY Lieutenant Rich Cannon, who happened to be passing by, sprang into action without hesitation. Cannon promptly pulled over, exited his vehicle, and swiftly extricated the individual from their car just before it succumbed entirely to the engulfing flames.

 

Emergency responders promptly transported the rescued victim to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

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