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Danbury Today
By the People, for the People
Danbury Firefighters Honored for Dramatic Rescue
Firefighters saved a motorist who crashed into a tree and was thrown hundreds of feet.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Danbury firefighters will be recognized for their heroic actions in rescuing a severely injured motorist who was thrown several hundred feet after crashing into a tree on Wooster Heights Road in November.
Why it matters
The dramatic rescue highlights the critical role of first responders in saving lives during high-risk emergency situations on local roads and highways.
The details
The firefighters responded to the scene and found the motorist had been ejected from the vehicle and was lying unconscious in the road. They quickly provided emergency medical care and transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
- The incident occurred in November 2026.
- The firefighters will be honored later this month.
The players
Danbury Firefighters
The team of firefighters who responded to the emergency call and rescued the severely injured motorist.
The takeaway
This rescue demonstrates the bravery and skill of Danbury's first responders, who put their own safety at risk to save a life during a high-speed crash on a local road.
