Boston Man and Dogs Rescued After Pickup Truck Overturns in East Bridgewater River
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA — A Boston man and two dogs were rescued early Wednesday morning after a Ford F-150 pickup truck went over a guardrail and landed on its side in the Matfield River.
Authorities responded to a report of the crash on Pleasant Street near North Central Street at approximately 3:55 a.m. Their preliminary investigation indicates the driver lost control while negotiating a curve, leading the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Firefighters utilized a wire-basket stretcher to extricate the man from the river. He was transported to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth and is expected to survive. His identity has not been disclosed.
Two dogs were also in the truck at the time of the incident. Emergency responders collaborated with Rockland Animal Control to rescue the pets, who were taken to VCA South Shore Weymouth Animal Hospital for treatment; one dog reportedly sustained more serious injuries.
The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to assist with the rescue, and additional off-duty East Bridgewater firefighters were called due to the complexity of the operation. The vehicle was removed from the water, and the scene was cleared by 5:56 a.m.
“This was a difficult scene in the middle of the night, and I commend our firefighters, police officers, and mutual aid partners for their teamwork,” East Bridgewater Fire Chief John Dzialo stated.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, according to authorities.