City of Columbia, MO
02/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 19:03
Columbia Fire Department responds to vehicle extrication, Feb. 18
201 Orr Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2026
CONTACT: Skyler Clark
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Fire Department
City of Columbia
573.874.7609
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Columbia Fire Department responds to vehicle extrication, Feb. 18
(COLUMBIA, MO)-
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8:38 a.m., Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving extrication located in the 1100 block of Smiley Lane.
Firefighters arrived within six minutes to find a rolled-over vehicle resting on its roof, located dangerously on a landscaped wall. Crews immediately began stabilizing the vehicle after confirming an adult occupant was trapped inside.
Additional companies arrived and coordinated a safe mechanical extrication, which was successfully completed in less than 10 minutes despite challenging conditions.
The occupant was safely removed from the vehicle and transferred to the awaiting paramedics.
A total of two CFD companies, one Battalion Chief and a Safety Officer, comprising eight personnel, responded to this incident.
City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.
City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.
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