In a tragic incident in northeast Portland, a fallen power line claimed the lives of three individuals after a branch struck a vehicle, causing a live wire to pose a fatal threat.
The heroic actions of 18-year-old Majiah Washington, who risked her life to rescue a baby from the dangerous scene, have emerged as a beacon of selflessness in the face of a devastating accident.
The incident occurred on the morning of last Wednesday, amidst back-to-back ice storms that had battered Oregon since Saturday, causing widespread damage to trees and power lines across the state.
Majiah Washington, an 18-year-old who works at a daycare, recounted the harrowing events during a news conference on Thursday.
She described waking up to a flash outside her window and soon realizing that an electricity pole had fallen, bringing down a power line onto a vehicle.
Without hesitation, Washington rushed outside and witnessed the baby’s father attempting to place the child back into the vehicle.
Tragically, he slipped and touched the live wire, causing a fire that proved fatal. A woman rushing to check on the baby also suffered a similar fate.