Strangers and police team up to rescue woman pinned under car in Massachusetts

regina.ctvnews.ca January 11, 2025, 07:00 PM UTC

A group of strangers and law enforcement rescued 73-year-old Zoa Mendez in Lawrence, Massachusetts, after her car rolled onto her while she was making flower deliveries. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Witnesses reported hearing her screams, prompting over a dozen people to rush to her aid. They worked together to lift the car, allowing officers to pull Mendez to safety. Mendez was taken to the hospital with leg injuries but is expected to recover. The quick response from the community and nearby drivers contributed to her rescue.


With a significance score of 1.9, this news ranks in the top 55% of today's 18608 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 8000 minimalists.