A car accident in east Charlotte left a driver trapped inside an overturned vehicle, requiring a full firefighting rescue operation to free him. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to the scene around 1 p.m. on Decapolis Drive and found a car on its roof, with the driver trapped and unable to move. The multi-unit response involved multiple fire crews, including several from Ladder 45 and Rescue 11, who secured the car using chains to prevent it from shifting or rolling further. The driver was freed about 20 minutes into the rescue and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The use of the Jaws of Life, a hydraulic rescue equipment that cuts through metal and removes vehicle frames, was a crucial moment in the rescue. This incident highlights the importance of seatbelts in rollover crashes, which can significantly increase the risk of fatal injury.