An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured after a vehicle pinned her in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a quiet Friday morning. The harrowing event unfolded near an elderly housing building on Prospect Street, reported by authorities to have happened at around 10:48 a.m. Firefighters, upon arrival, found the woman's lower legs trapped under the passenger side of a medium-sized sedan, necessitating the use of airbags to free her. The delicate rescue operation enabled by the Gloucester firefighters allowed for the woman's extraction and subsequent medical attention.
After being freed, the injured octogenarian was rushed to the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Gloucester. From there, she was flown via medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, confirming her severe injuries merited more specialized care. While the exact circumstances of her being pinned remain under investigation, NBC Boston reported officials believe the driver may have inadvertently accelerated while the woman was getting into the car.
The driver, who remained at the scene throughout the ordeal, has been described as cooperative with the Gloucester Police. With the investigation still in its preliminary stages, there is no clear indication whether any charges will be brought forth. At the present, the focus seems to remain on understanding how this incident came to pass and ensuring the safety and recovery of the injured woman.
Her condition, as last reported, remains serious. The nature of the injuries has not been disclosed in detail, but the necessity of such urgent and advanced care hints at the gravity of the situation. "Firefighters utilized airbags to lift the sedan and free the woman," noted by WCVB.
