The Brief
- Two Good Samaritans and an Orange County deputy rescued a woman trapped in a burning car after a crash.
- The trio pulled her from the vehicle moments before flames spread.
- One rescuer says he doesn’t want recognition — just the chance to give her a hug.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman trapped inside a burning vehicle was rescued by two Good Samaritans and an Orange County sheriff’s deputy after a fiery crash on Apopka Vineland Road.
A 911 caller reported that a car had crashed into a tree and caught fire, prompting deputies and firefighters to rush to the scene.
Good Samaritan rushed toward danger
The backstory:
Body-camera video released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shows flames engulfing the vehicle’s roof as thick smoke filled the passenger compartment. The trapped woman could be heard crying out for help as rescuers worked to free her.…