Firefighters save person trapped in truck sinking in canal

A person in Wellington was rescued early Wednesday morning after a truck flipped into a canal.

Firefighters with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to calls about a car in a canal to find a truck overturned and taking on water. The driver was reportedly stuck inside. 




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Within four minutes, firefighters entered the water and broke out the rear window glass. 

The driver was safely brought to shore before being transported to a local hospital for evaluation. 

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