Truck’s roof removed to get driver out of wreck in Payne Springs
PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – The Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR) said they responded to a single vehicle wreck where the driver had to be removed with rescue tools on Monday.
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The volunteer fire department arrived at the intersection of TX-198 and CR 2529 after being alerted of the wreck at 12:09 p.m., a release said.
According to PSFR, the driver of the truck was unable to get out so firefighters removed the roof with rescue tools to safely remove them.
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“The driver was transported by EMS with what appeared to be minor injuries,” PSFR said.
Due to the wreck, traffic on TX-198 was down to one lane for some time. PSFR said they appreciated the assistance of two volunteers from other departments that were there prior to their arrival.
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