Chattanooga, TN – Last month, a cut tree fell onto a Hixson roadway, crushing a passing car and trapping the driver inside.
Chattanooga firefighters conducted a complex extrication to free the injured driver, who was then taken to the hospital.
This week, Chattanooga Fire’s rescue squads practiced handling a similar scenario during training.
The department emphasized that preparedness plays a crucial role in saving lives, and the training aimed to ensure crews are ready for such challenging rescues.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.