Pedestrian rescued in East Texas after being trapped under vehicle

Robbie Heriman
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PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) removed a pedestrian that was trapped under a vehicle that had struck her on Tuesday night.

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According to PSFR, at 11:51 p.m. on Tuesday volunteers were notified of a pedestrian crash that resulted in the pedestrian being trapped underneath the vehicle on Cherokee Shores Drive.

Photo of the scene, courtesy of Payne Springs Fire Rescue
Photo of the scene, courtesy of Payne Springs Fire Rescue

PSFR said that upon arrival, they learned that a woman had been struck by a vehicle and was now trapped underneath it. The rescue crews had reportedly used tools to slowly lift the vehicle until the pedestrian could be removed.

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PFSR said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital after suffering multiple injuries, including burns from the car’s exhaust. The pedestrian’s current condition is unknown.

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