Des Moines, IA (January 7, 2026) – A person was trapped inside a vehicle following a crash near Melody Dr in Des Moines Tuesday morning, prompting a full emergency response including rescue crews and ambulance support.
The incident occurred on January 6 in a residential area where emergency responders arrived to find at least one individual unable to exit their vehicle without assistance. Fire crews worked to safely free the trapped occupant, while medical personnel were staged nearby to provide immediate treatment once the individual was extricated.
Details regarding how the crash occurred and how many vehicles were involved have not yet been confirmed. The individual’s current condition has also not been released, though the request for ambulance transport indicates the presence of injury.
Authorities closed the area temporarily while responders worked the scene and ensured it was safe. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
We hope for a full recovery for the individual injured in this incident.
