A truck driver in New South Wales, Australia, miraculously survived being trapped for seven hours under wreckage following a double fatal collision. Emergency services worked tirelessly to free the driver, who was airlifted to the hospital.
Truck driver airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped under wreckage for seven hours following double fatal collision in NSW Southern Tablelands
Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said it was"extremely rare" for someone to be trapped in a crash for seven hours and still be alive. "They were considering his injuries, managing his pain, making sure we don't make the situation or his injuries worse."
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