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Driver Trapped In Wreckage By Live Power Lines After Cantonment Crash
January 1, 2021
A driver was trapped in their mangled vehicle by live power lines for nearly half an hour following a wreck in Cantonment early Friday morning.
The woman crashed into a power pole at Highway 29 and Neal Road about 5:25 a.m. Live power lines were downed across the wreckage, preventing firefighters from beginning extrication efforts until Gulf Power could cut off a portion of the power grid. Once power was off, firefighters were forced to cut the victim from her pickup truck.
The woman was freed from the wreckage shortly after 6 a.m by Escambia County Fire Rescue units from Cantonment, Ensley and Molino, and a special operations team from Brent and Osceola. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment by Escambia County EMS. An updated on her condition was not available.
About 400 Gulf Power customers initially lost power when Gulf Power remotely cut off the grid in the area, but that number was later narrowed significantly.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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6 Responses to “Driver Trapped In Wreckage By Live Power Lines After Cantonment Crash”
I was the driver that hydroplained. I would 1st like to thank the lady that stop to call 911. Next I want to Thank Ems workers, fire department, everyone who was there to help me. God bless you and your family. I’m truly sorry to everyone who had their power turned off that morning.
Those First Responders are real heroes! Way to go fellas, and Happy New Year!
Just wanted to thank all the workers and and first responders for getting my sister out and to the hospital.
Well…now I know why our power kicked off early this morning! I hate it when a utility pole pulls out in front of me in early morning hours. But in all seriousness, hope the driver will be okay. And job well done to those that rescued the driver.
Our first responders definitely need a raise thank you for all you do
Great job EMS FIRE and Special Ops. It was raining during this event as well. Please thank our heroes and vote them All a raise when it comes time.