An inspiring act of heroism unfolded in Chester, New York, when a police officer and two passing motorists banded together to rescue a 68-year-old woman trapped in a burning car. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Kings Highway, following a rollover crash.
Upon receiving reports of the fire, Officer Nicholas Contino was the first responder at the scene. He quickly assessed the situation and passed his fire extinguisher to a nearby motorist, who began extinguishing the flames. Meanwhile, Officer Contino broke through the vehicle’s glass sunroof to reach the trapped driver. Together with the two Good Samaritans and a paramedic from Empress EMS, they managed to pull the woman out of the raging inferno.
Fortunately, the victim, a resident of Warwick, NY, was rescued but suffered third-degree burns and was taken to a local hospital, where she remains in stable condition. Chester police expressed their gratitude towards Officer Contino, stating his actions significantly increased the woman’s chances of survival.
This brave collaboration among strangers serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that collective courage can have in life-threatening situations.
Source: www.foxnews.com
