Woman Rescued After Fire Breaks Out When Car Crashes Into Shed In Nassau County

A driver who suffered from a medical condition before crashing into a shed on Long Island had to be rescued by first responders when a small fire started under the car, police said.

A car fire broke out after a driver crashed on Nostrand Avenue in Uniondale.
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Zak Failla

10/07/2019 11:15 a.m.

A 2008 Honda Pilot being driven by a 29-year-old woman crashed into a shed on Nostrand Avenue in Uniondale at approximately 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, Nassau County Police said.

According to police, due to the collision, a small fire started underneath the vehicle after striking the shed.

Officers were able to remove the woman from the Honda without further incident, and a volunteer fireman used a hose to put out the fire before the Uniondale Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames.

Police said the woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment, and no further injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The Town of Hempstead Building Department also responded to the scene and reported that the building was safe.

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