Off-duty firefighters rescue woman from burning car just before it explodes in East Kingston, NH
EAST KINGSTON, N.H. - Two off-duty firefighters are being hailed as heroes for pulling a woman from a burning car just before it exploded in East Kingston, New Hampshire.
One of the firefighters, Robert Bishop of East Kingston, was driving Saturday and hit by the woman behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger at about 3:30 p.m., authorities said. He then saw her car hit a utility pole on East Road and burst into flames.
The other off-duty firefighter, Chelmsford's Josh Abbott, happened to be passing by and also rushed to help.
The fire department said both "worked quickly to free the woman from inside the car, which was burning and filling with smoke." They were able to get her out moments before it exploded.
The woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries but is in stable condition.
"The heroic actions by Firefighters Bishop and Abbott no doubt saved this person's life," Fire Chief Ed Warren said in a statement. "This incident showcases the commitment all firefighters and first responders make to come to the aid of those in need, no matter what, and I want to thank them both for their quick and selfless actions."