Crime & Safety

Jaws Of Life Used To Free Driver From Crash

The wreck at an occupied Cherryland home happened on Saturday.

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The driver was pinned, forcing firefighters to use hydraulic tools to free them. (Alameda County Fire Department)
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The driver was pinned, forcing firefighters to use hydraulic tools to free them. (Alameda County Fire Department)

ALAMEDA COUNTY —One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday following a crash in Cherryland.

Alameda County firefighters used the Jaws of Life and other hydraulic tools to free the victim.

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It took more than 20 minutes to extricate a driver, who was taken to Eden Hospital.

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