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Austin cops are viral celebs after saving man from burning truck

Austin police officers Chandler Carrera and Eddie Pineda went viral with bodycam video after saving a man Monday from a burning pickup truck just before it exploded.

The pair arrived on the scene before firefighters and jumped into action, breaking a window to open the truck’s door and dragging the man out.

The victim was reportedly taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Officials said he experienced a medical emergency that contributed to the fire.

Pineda and Carrera received a "coin of recognition" for their heroic actions from Assistant Police Chief Robin Henderson.

IMAGE: Austin PD


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