
The Mayor of Binghamton has just released footage which captured the moments of a devastating crash and the heroism that ensued immediately after.
It happened on August 25th around 4:30 p.m. on Route 17 near exit 72 in Binghamton, New York. The clip shows a devastating chain-reaction crash that led to a fiery 10-vehicle pileup.
The dramatic dash cam footage not only shows the crash as it happened, but it also captured the bravery of bystanders who rushed to the aid of a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle.
Mayor Rich David posted the following to Facebook along with the video:
“Dramatic dash camera video of last week’s 10-vehicle pileup on Route 17 in the City of Binghamton. It captures the chilling first moments of the crash and the actions of bystanders who pulled a woman from a burning vehicle. In a time of crisis, these brave individuals navigated through flames and broken glass to save a stranger’s life. The woman suffered only minor cuts and bruises. Miraculously, the crash resulted in no fatalities. We’re still attempting to identify those seen on video so they can be recognized for their efforts. On behalf of our entire community, I commend these unsung heroes as well as our local police, fire and EMS first responders. Binghamton is safer because of you.”
Through sharing this video on Facebook, the mayor hopes to find the Good Samaritans who chose to run towards danger in order to save the life of a stranger.
And it seems to be working–commenters are lining up to let the mayor know who was involved.
Thanks to the quick reactions and selfless acts of bravery, there were no fatalities in this crash. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.