Multiple People Rescued from Sinking Vehicles in New York, Massachusetts

Three separate rescue incidents involving vehicles and boats submerged in water occurred recently in different locations. Near the Whitestone Bridge in Queens, New York, three people were rescued from a sinking boat; two refused medical treatment while one was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. In Kuching, Malaysia, a pick-up truck overturned into a water-filled drain trapping three locals, including a pregnant woman, who were rescued by firefighters and treated for minor injuries. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, three women were rescued from a car that plunged upside down 15 to 20 feet into Harbor Cove by two off-duty firefighters, local fishermen, and bystanders; all were hospitalized with varying injuries, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. The Gloucester rescue was aided by quick action from Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb, Lieutenant William Doucette, and community members who broke a car window to free the occupants, with the incident occurring during low tide which mitigated the potential severity. These incidents highlight the critical role of emergency responders and civilians in water-related vehicle accidents.