Emergency Crews Rescue Drivers from Cliff, Embankment Incidents in Virginia, Colorado

Emergency crews responded to several dramatic vehicle rescues across the country. In Louisville, firefighters safely rescued a semi-truck driver whose vehicle was left dangling off I-65 after a crash, with no reported injuries. In Colorado, a pickup truck towing a large trailer was prevented from plummeting off Coal Bank Pass by several trees, and the driver was awaiting rescue as emergency personnel worked to stabilize the situation. Meanwhile, in Missouri, storm chasers became first responders, providing immediate assistance to a truck driver whose vehicle was tossed by a tornado; the driver was shaken but not seriously injured. Additionally, in Gretna, Virginia, first responders successfully rescued a driver whose vehicle had gone down a 30-foot embankment during heavy storms, employing specialized equipment to bring the individual to safety.