Driver Survives Horrific Crash With Fire On River Road in Lindley, NY
Lawrenceville Fire Department
Satueday night, the LFD was dispatched to a MVA/vehicle fire with potential entrapment on River Road in Lindley, NY.
Engine 8-2 with 3, Tanker 8-5 with 2, and Squad 8-18 with 4 responded. Upon arrival LFD crews deployed a handline off 8-2 and worked to extinguish the fire with Lindley Presho Volunteer Fire Department. After the fire was brought under control the LFD continued to monitor Hotspots, monitor a set of oxygen/acetylene tanks mounted in the bed of the truck, and worked to get the vehicle ready to be towed away.
LFD members returned in quarters around 2:30 am.
Ed. Note: Family reports driver is ok.