April 19, 2024

Police say truck driver rescued children from house fire

SIOUX CITY (AP) — Authorities say a passing truck driver rescued four children from a house fire in Sioux City.

Firefighters were dispatched to the home a little after 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Police say the truck driver saw smoke coming from the house. He stopped, broke a house window and then helped the children get out to safety.

Police say he left the scene before he could be treated for a hand injury.

The fire cause is being investigated.