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rescuelocal-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Firefighter's Daring Bridge Rescue Saves Truck Driver"

A Kentucky firefighter abseiled off a bridge to rescue a dangling truck driver whose tractor-trailer was left hanging over the Ohio River following a crash involving three other cars. The successful rescue was credited to teamwork, with the firefighter emphasizing his small role in the operation. The truck driver was unharmed, but two people from the other vehicles involved were taken to the hospital. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised.

via The Guardian US|

#bridge-rescue #firefighter #kentucky

rescuelocal-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Firefighter Team's Heroic Rescue of Dangling Truck Driver on Kentucky Bridges"

A Kentucky firefighter, Bryce Carden, humbly credited teamwork for the successful rescue of a truck driver whose tractor-trailer dangled over the Ohio River. The rescue involved a team effort and careful coordination to safely retrieve the driver from her cab, which was hanging over the edge of the bridge. The incident resulted from a multi-vehicle crash, but fortunately, the driver was unharmed, and the bridge's structural integrity was not compromised.

via The Associated Press|

#bridge-rescue #firefighter #kentucky

rescue1 year ago•3 min saved

Heroic Rescue: Kentucky Woman Saves Semi-Truck Driver Dangling from Louisville Bridge

Louisville Fire Chief Brian O'Neill praised the first responders, particularly 29-year-old firefighter Bryce Carden, for their daring rescue of a semi-truck driver dangling from the Clark Memorial Bridge in Kentucky. Carden, specializing in high-angle rescues, rappelled down to the driver and carried her to safety, describing the operation as a career-defining moment. The bridge remained closed following the dramatic rescue, which involved multiple vehicles, and the driver and two others were taken to the hospital.

via Fox News|

#bridge-rescue #firefighter-hero #kentucky

accidents-and-rescues1 year ago•2 min saved

Truck Rescue: Dramatic Scenes as Driver Saved from Dangling Semi Over Ohio River

A woman was rescued from a truck dangling off a bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, after her vehicle crashed through a barrier and was left hanging over the Ohio River. The driver was unharmed and safely pulled out of the cab by rescue workers using ropes and ladders. The bridge has been closed, and efforts are underway to remove the truck from its precarious position. The incident involved a "motor vehicle collision," and the driver of another vehicle was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. The company that owns the truck expressed gratitude to the rescue services and law enforcement for their swift and safe resolution of the accident.

via BBC.com|

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