‘The Jaws of Life’ save the day during Cross Creek extrication

ALACHUA COUNTY , Fla. — Units from the Cross Creek Fire Department and Alachua County Fire Rescue responded to a single-vehicle accident on CR 325 in Cross Creek early Monday morning.

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Crews found a single pickup truck that had rolled several times.

One occupant was found entrapped at the time.

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Crews from ACFR and Cross Creek safely removed the occupant from the vehicle using hydraulic rescue tools, commonly referred to as “the Jaws of Life.”

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ACFR transported the occupant to a local hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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