An 81-year-old woman faced a serious predicament when she was trapped under her car at her home in Hingham, Massachusetts. The incident occurred in the pouring rain on November 6, and it was approximately four hours before her husband discovered her.
Norman Wilbur recounted the harrowing moment he returned home and heard cries for help. ‘I walked around and I heard, ‘Help, help,” he told NBC affiliate WHDH. Despite hearing his wife, Peggy, it took him some time to find her due to the car’s position.
Around 9:45 p.m., local firefighters responded to the emergency call. According to Hingham Firefighters Local 2398, the vehicle had ‘accidentally rolled’ and pinned Peggy against a rock wall. When Norman found her, he immediately called 911, leading to a ‘critical technical rescue.’
The rescue team utilized airbags and a spreading tool to lift the car safely and free the woman. Peggy was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Officials noted she was fortunate to have survived the ordeal.
Her husband had been waiting for her to pick him up and was unaware of the incident until he returned home. The couple’s distress was compounded by the ongoing rainstorm, which added to the challenge of the rescue operation.
Firefighters involved in the rescue were praised for their effective handling of the situation. ‘Outstanding work by Group 3 under intense pressure,’ stated the firefighting organization. They expressed their hopes for Peggy’s recovery.
Norman shared with WHDH that his wife is strong and resilient. ‘She’s 82 this week, so she’s no spring chicken,’ he noted, expressing confidence in her ability to recover. ‘But she’s a tough, old Irish girl.’
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