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Hero police officer saves man from burning car

Police officer Sara Howell reached in and grabbed him by his sweatshirt to pull him out. He suffered minor injuries, but he will be okay

by Lucas

Jan 3, 2025

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A police officer from Ridley Township is being called a hero after she literally reached into a burning car to save a man’s life.

As reported on Action News at 10 on PHL17, the driver was crossing train tracks as the gate was down. 

A CSX train crashed into the side of his car and the car caught fire.

Police officer Sara Howell reached in and grabbed him by his sweatshirt to pull him out. He suffered minor injuries, but he will be okay