PHOTOS: SUV Gets Caught In Power Lines In Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Incredible images from Colorado Springs firefighters show an SUV suspended in the guy-wires of some power lines. Firefighters rushed to the scene on Highway 115 near Lake Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
#ColoradoSpringsFire is on scene of a #trafficaccident at Hyw 115/S. Nevada. Vehicle went off roadway and is suspended in the guy-wires of the power lines. pic.twitter.com/YRilQZD03H
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) September 28, 2021
They say the driver went off the roadway. Police tells KKTV, a CBS affiliate, the driver was heading north and crossed into the southbound lanes. They believe the driver had a medical issue.
Firefighters say they stabilized the vehicle and got the driver out. That person was taken to the hospital.
Colorado Springs Police say Hwy 115 is closed heading south at Lake Avenue for the situation.