The tragedy was narrowly averted in South Strabane Township this morning when a woman was hit and subsequently trapped under her vehicle. According to the report provided by WPXI, the incident occurred on Potomac Drive, where police received a call at 8:41 a.m. about a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian.

The first responders found a 38-year-old woman trapped underneath the car upon their arrival. Despite the precarious situation, she was breathing and able to respond to the officers. Emergency services were rapidly deployed, managing to successfully extract her and quickly get her to the hospital for the treatment she critically needed.

According to WTAE, the South Strabane Police Department, which has affirmed the car was driverless and belonged to the victim, is investigating the circumstances of this unusual incident. People who know the events are encouraged to help piece together this puzzle by calling 724-225-8111.