A man from Iowa is being praised by law enforcement after saving two teenage brothers from a burning car following a train crash. Alex Horak, who works in rail, was driving home from work on July 14 when he saw a flash of dust and decided to investigate.
Quick Action Saves Lives
Horak arrived at the scene to find a mangled and crushed car with two brothers, ages 12 and 16, inside. Within seconds, the car burst into flames, just feet away from thousands of gallons of ethanol on the stopped train. Horak quickly removed the boys from the vehicle, likely saving them from critical burns or death.
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office will host a ceremony to recognize Horak’s quick actions in the coming weeks. Both victims are recovering at a hospital in Minnesota, where they are being treated for head and upper-body injuries.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.
