Halton Regional Police are investigating a collision in Milton that required officers to pull the driver from a burning vehicle.
This morning (Aug. 4) at approximately 2:15 a.m., police received a call about a vehicle on fire at the intersection of Clark Boulevard at Philbrook Drive.
Police say a blue Nissan Versa was travelling westbound on Clark Boulevard when it lost control, went through the intersection, collided with a tree and burst into flames.
"Police were first on the scene and found an unconscious male inside the burning vehicle," police said in a press release. "The driver was cut from his seatbelt and dragged away from the car by officers. Officers also used fire extinguishers from their cruisers to put out the flames before the ruptured gas tank ignited."
The driver was taken to hospital and admitted to the ICU, where he is currently in stable condition.
"I could not be more proud of our officers in this instance, as I am day in and day out, while they go about protecting all whom we serve and protect. But in this instance in particular they put their own safety and lives at risk to save a person who had crashed and was trapped inside a burning vehicle," said Halton Regional Police Service Chief Stephen Tanner.
"Their quick actions to fight the fire while at the same time cutting the person free and extricating him from the vehicle undoubtedly saved his life. We all wish the individual all the best as his recovery continues."
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact HRPS 1 District at 905-825-4777, ext. 2405.
