Neighbors Rescue Driver from Fiery Crash in Revere
Revere, MA — A dramatic early morning rescue unfolded Saturday when neighbors sprang into action to save a driver trapped in a burning car after a crash on Revere Beach Boulevard. The incident occurred around 3 a.m., with security camera footage showing the vehicle speeding before crashing into a wall and igniting into flames.
Witnesses on the scene reported that they quickly grabbed hoses to extinguish the fire while attempting to break into the vehicle to free the driver. One brave neighbor described the atmosphere of urgency, stating, “We did teamwork. Our intention was… to get him out alive. Because if we leave him for another five or 10 minutes, he would’ve died.” They utilized a dumbbell to shatter the window and scissors to free the driver from the seatbelt amid the chaos.
The quick actions of the bystanders allowed them to pull the driver out just in time. As they removed him from the wreckage, one neighbor performed CPR until emergency responders arrived at the scene. Fire officials later confirmed that the driver survived the ordeal but is being treated for life-threatening injuries. Additionally, one rescuer suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the rescue.
This harrowing incident highlights the bravery and quick thinking of the local community, as they rallied together to save a life in a moment of crisis. While the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, the actions of those neighbors undoubtedly made a difference in this potentially tragic situation.
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