EUGENE, Ore. – A person was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash left one occupant trapped inside their car, prompting a dramatic rescue by emergency responders.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on March 25, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) crews were dispatched to the intersection of Park Avenue and Northwest Expressway following reports of a serious collision. According to ESF officials, several bystanders, including one from a neighboring fire agency, immediately called 911 after witnessing the crash.
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered that the crash involved two vehicles, with one person trapped inside a car. ESF crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and began providing medical care to the occupant. A truck company then arrived on the scene and worked to remove the driver’s side door to extricate the trapped individual.
The rescued occupant was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. While the extent of their injuries remains unclear, emergency personnel took all necessary precautions to ensure their safe removal from the wreckage.
No additional details have been released about the cause of the crash or the conditions of any other individuals involved. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.