Bystander, emergency responders rescue 6 people from burning van, Portland firefighters say
By Sami Edge
Published on April 7, 2026.
A crash on North Columbia Boulevard left six people trapped inside a burning van under Interstate 5, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. A passer-by and a local community member helped rescue the trapped passengers. No one was injured in the crash, but five were taken to hospitals with nonlife-threatening injuries.
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