Rescue in Castaic
A man in his 70s was rescued after being trapped in his Corvette which was pinned under a cargo truck on Interstate 5 in Castaic. The incident occurred just before noon on Thursday near the intersection with Hasley Canyon Road, prompting a swift response from Los Angeles County firefighters.
According to images captured at the scene, several firefighters can be seen working diligently to free the man trapped in his vehicle. After an intense rescue operation, they managed to extract him from the Corvette and transported him immediately to a hospital. However, his health condition at the time of transport is unknown.
Authorities reported that the man, estimated to be around 77 years old, suffered severe crush injuries due to the impact. Despite the quick response from emergency teams, no information has been disclosed about his current medical condition.
What led to the accident remains a mystery as details about the circumstances prior to the crash have not been provided. As a result of the incident, multiple lanes of Interstate 5 had to be closed to allow rescue teams to work on extracting the man and investigating the accident.
This dramatic incident highlights the importance of swift action by emergency services in high-risk situations on the roads. Authorities continue to investigate the details of the accident to determine the exact causes and prevent future similar incidents.
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