Firefighters Rescue Woman From Under Transit Bus in Connecticut

  • Source: WVIT-TV NBC 30 New Britain
  • Published: 07/06/2022 12:00 AM

VIDEO: Several firefighters rescued a woman who was trapped under a CT Transit bus in Stamford on Tuesday. The incident happened at the intersection of Broad and Atlantic streets about 3 p.m. Officials said they received several 911 calls reporting the incident. Responding officials said a woman was trapped under the front axle of a tandem-style CT Transit bus. Crews said the woman was conscious, alert and able to talk to firefighters. In a video from the Stamford Fire Department, crews can be seen trying to get the woman out from under the bus. Firefighters were able to rescue the woman by using high-pressure air bags. She was taken to Stamford Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Officials said the entire extrication process took 10 minutes.



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