Man trapped in overheating car struggles to escape, Rocklin CA


A man was trapped inside his overheating Tesla near Sierra Pine Way. He struggled to breathe, broke a window, but could not get out despite being guided to use the emergency door release. Emergency responders are on the scene to assist.
Audio|Source: Rocklin Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 23. Respond to Public Assist.
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At near Sierra Pine Way.
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Call 61.
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810-820. 104.
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Can far.
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Rock and fire.
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The 203 is responding from Trader Joe's.
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Additionally, can you elaborate on the Tesla overheating?
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In the 23, I copy responding, the RP is hysterical,
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was yelling that the vehicle was overheating and he was unable to get out.
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He finally calmed down and advised that he was having a hard time breathing, he broke the window, and is still stuck inside.
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The vehicle is not smoking, not arcing, and no mention of overheating after he calmed down a little.
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Agent 23 copies.
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We're responding.
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Ten-four. My partner owns a Tesla also is landline with him, trying to get him to open up the emergency latch to get him out.
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The rocket fire, into 23, can you repeat your last?
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Affirmative.
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My partner also owns a Tesla and there is an emergency lever inside that will unlock the door.
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He is trying to get him to find that lever so he can get himself out.
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23 cops.
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23 Rock on Fire.
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Go ahead for engine 23.
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Just information, my partner was trying to give him instructions on finding the lever and he would not follow the instructions.
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He's just yelling.
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