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Driver Extricated After Tree Falls On Pickup Truck In New Canaan

New Cannan firefighters were able to save a pickup truck driver after a tree fell right on his windshield, trapping him in the vehicle.

A driver was saved by firefighters after a tree fell on his truck.

A driver was saved by firefighters after a tree fell on his truck.

 Photo Credit: New Canaan Fire Department
Firefighters were able to save a driver using the jaws of life.

Firefighters were able to save a driver using the jaws of life.

 Photo Credit: New Canaan Fire Department
Kathy Reakes
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The incident happened around 3 p.m., March 2 when the driver was on Canoe Hill Road, said New Cannan Fire Chief Jack Hennessey.

The driver was able to be pulled out by firefighters using the jaws of life, the chief said. 

"Luckily, considering how severe the accident was, the driver received non-life threatening injuries," Hennessey said.

Assisting at the incident included the New Canaan Police and the Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 

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