“Lucky escape” for driver trapped in flaming car

Monday 24 September 2018

A driver had a “lucky escape” when a passer-by rescued him from his car when had burst into flames last night.

It came after the driver lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a pedestrian crossing at Bel Royal.

A member of the public managed to assist the driver to safety and put out the flames using an extinguisher from the nearby Burger Bar.

Following a 999 emergency call, six fire fighters were sent to the scene.

By the time they got there, however, a member of the public had already saved the driver from the flames and put out the fire using a borrowed extinguisher.

Pictured: The crash took place opposite the Burger Bar at Bel Royal, from which a member of public borrowed a fire extinguisher which put out the flames. (Google Maps)

It is believed that the driver’s injuries are not life threatening.

The Fire Service praised the bravery of the members of public who came to the driver’s aid.

Lead photo: Jersey Fire and Rescue Service.