Wednesday, September 14, 2011

heroic crowd rescuing a biker trapped under a burning car


These are the incredible images of a motorcyclist being rescued from the burning wreck of a car crash.
After colliding with a BMW in Logan, Utah Brandon Wright, 21, was trapped under the car as his bike began to burn.
But as flames engulfed the front of the vehicle he is captured being rescued by a crowd of bystanders who rush to lift the burning wreck and drag the unconscious man from underneath.
Heroic: Innocent bystanders rushed to help the trapped biker
Heroic: Innocent bystanders rushed to help the trapped biker

Help: Students and construction workers were waiting for emergency services before they decided to act themselves
Help: Students and construction workers were waiting for emergency services before they decided to act themselves
Jeff Curtis, Assistant Logan Police Chief, said: 'I'm impressed that that many people would get involved, especially where there's fire involved, the possibility of explosions and everything else.'
Speaking to KSL news, eyewitness Anvar Abdumitalimovic Suyundikov said: 'It was very hot. It was hot and very dangerous.
'I thought it was close to explode.'
As the car burned several bystanders can be seen looking under the car.
Instead of waiting for help to arrive, construction workers, students and others team up to lift the car before dragging Mr Wright free from the burning wreck.
Reports indicate he is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering several broken bones.
People power: The crowd proved enough to lift the car, at great risk to their personal safety
People power: The crowd proved enough to lift the car, at great risk to their personal safety

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