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PHOTOS: SUV Gets Caught In Power Lines In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Incredible images from Colorado Springs firefighters show an SUV suspended in the guy-wires of some power lines. Firefighters rushed to the scene on Highway 115 near Lake Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.

They say the driver went off the roadway. Police tells KKTV, a CBS affiliate, the driver was heading north and crossed into the southbound lanes. They believe the driver had a medical issue.

COS suspended SUV (springs fire) 1
(credit: Colorado Springs Fire)

Firefighters say they stabilized the vehicle and got the driver out. That person was taken to the hospital.

Colorado Springs Police say Hwy 115 is closed heading south at Lake Avenue for the situation.

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