Tampa officers rescue man from burning car after medical emergency leads to crash

The Brief

  • Tampa Police officers rescued a man from a burning car after he allegedly had a medical emergency and crashed his car, according to investigators.
  • When officers arrived on the scene, the car’s doors were locked, so they smashed the driver’s side window and pulled the man to safety.
  • He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.

TAMPA Quick actions by Tampa police officers saved a man’s life on Sunday afternoon after his car burst into flames following a crash at the 3100 block of W Gandy Blvd.

According to investigators, the victim allegedly suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel, causing him to lose control and slam into a pillar.

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