ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two St. Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies rescued a man from a burning vehicle following a multi-car collision on Interstate 95 on March 1.
According to authorities, the crash involved multiple vehicles, with one completely engulfed in flames. The driver of that vehicle was ejected and found lying close to the wreckage, unable to move.
Deputies navigated through thick brush to reach the injured man. Bodycam footage shows deputies quickly pulling the man away from the vehicle as flames spread.
“I don't want that thing to f** explode,” said one deputy while dragging the man to safety.
Emergency medical aid was provided by St. Johns County Fire Rescue, and the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, authorities confirmed.
Officials noted that the deputies' swift actions likely prevented a fatal outcome. Details regarding the man's injuries or condition have not been disclosed.