A tense video shows police officers executing a risky maneuver to save a pregnant woman trapped in an out-of-control car after the vehicle’s brakes failed on a highway in Illinois, USA.
A pregnant woman was rescued by police officers after her car brakes failed on a highway in Illinois, USA. The officers performed a dangerous maneuver to stop the vehicle, an operation captured on police dash cameras.
“I can’t die today,” the frantic woman said during an emergency call to police in the early hours of December 2. The car was traveling at 50 km/h (31 mph) toward a lake.
“I need help. My brakes aren’t working. My car won’t stop. I’m 20 weeks pregnant. I can’t die today,” she cried.
The officers caught up with the car and executed a rolling roadblock maneuver, positioning a patrol vehicle in front of the out-of-control car to bring it to a safe stop.
The police vehicle allowed the pregnant woman’s car to come to a gentle halt. No injuries were reported, but an ambulance was called to assess the health of the woman and her baby.
It remains unclear why the car’s brakes malfunctioned.
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