PC: Fox 11 Online
NEENAH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A Neenah resident and Winnebago County deputy rescued two people from fiery crash in subzero temperatures.
Around 9:40 p.m. Monday, officers received a report of a single vehicle crash with likely injuries in the 1300 block of Gillingham Road.
Police say a vehicle going south when the driver left the roadway, struck a fire hydrant and turned down an embankment and struck a tree before spinning and landing on the passenger side of the vehicle.
A nearby resident heard the crash and went outside to see a car on its side smoking and heard a passenger scream for help.
The resident rushed to the scene with a fire extinguisher and used it on the engine compartment.
The passenger was able to climb out of the vehicle and the resident helped her down, fighting through extensive smoke.
A Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputy was close to the scene and was the first law enforcement officer to arrive.
The resident climbed on top of the vehicle, helped the deputy up and together helped the driver out as the car’s engine compartment reignited and became engulfed in flames.
That’s when Neenah Menasha Fire Rescue arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
The driver and passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Neenah police thanked all who helped out, especially in bitter cold temperatures.
We are thankful to the Winnebago County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office, Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue, and Gold Cross Ambulance for their assistance on scene. Neenah Main Auto Body Inc. Towing should also be thanked as they came out in the harsh conditions and were able to extricate the vehicle from a difficult spot.
And A VERY SPECIAL “Thank you!” to the courageous Neenah resident who rushed to help.
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