An emotional rescue was carried out by several individuals who selflessly helped a driver who was trapped when his truck with a trailer overturned on a highway in Florida.
The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in Broward County, when a vehicle with a container carrying wine crashed on the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Hollywood.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck flipped onto its side and the driver became trapped. Images shared by Local 10 show that the man's legs were protruding from the shattered windshield.
One of the good Samaritans was reporter Roy Ramos, who was driving through the area and stopped to assist in the rescue.
Another man used scissors to cut through metal and break the parts of the vehicle that were trapping the driver.
Finally, with the help of several people, he was able to get out. The report states that when the Hollywood firefighters arrived, he was speaking coherently in Spanish and walking.
The Highway Patrol later confirmed that he was not injured.
The firefighters managed to lift the container onto a crane, which had detached from the truck and rolled to the side of an embankment.
The incident caused the closure of one lane, resulting in traffic being affected for several hours.
Residents in the area reported hearing the crash, feeling the ground shake, and seeing smoke.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rescue of the Driver Trapped on the Florida Highway
How did the accident happen on the Turnpike highway in Florida?
The accident occurred when a trailer truck transporting wine overturned on the Turnpike highway in Broward County, Florida. The driver was trapped but was rescued thanks to the help of several people passing by the scene.
Who were the participants in the rescue of the trapped truck driver?
Several people, including reporter Roy Ramos, collaborated to rescue the driver. They used tools such as metal cutters and managed to free the man before the firefighters arrived.
What was the driver's condition after the accident?
The driver was uninjured and, upon being released, was speaking coherently in Spanish and walking on his own.
How did the accident affect traffic on the Turnpike?
The accident caused the closure of a lane, impacting traffic for several hours on the Turnpike highway heading south.
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