Crime & Safety
Firefighters Extricate Fairfield Crash Victim
Firefighters had to rescue a man after his vehicle rolled over in Fairfield Friday morning.
FAIRFIELD, CT- Firefighters rescued a victim from a vehicle rollover on Barlow Road Friday morning.
Firefighters responded shortly before 7 a.m. to Barlow Road near Barlow Place, according to the Fairfield Fire Department's Facebook page.
A Toyota Tacoma 4x4 pickup truck was resting on the driver's side on top of a stone wall.
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The driver was extricated using power tools. The 57-year-old man was taken to the hospital.
Barlow Road was closed for about an hour.
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“Fairfield Police, Fire, and AMR paramedics worked together to safely and efficiently extricate the driver and provide the medical care needed," said Assistant Chief George Gomola. "This was a perfect example of what we can accomplish given the right people, the right training, and the right tools. This was a job well done by all.”
Image via Fairfield Fire Department
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