Parma Police officers help save passengers with disabilities from car fire

PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) -Parma Police officers helped to rescue passengers with disabilities who were trapped inside the burning car on Tuesday.

According to a Facebook post, a call reported that a school transport van was on fire at State Road and Pleasant Valley Road.

Initial reports say that passengers with disabilities were trapped inside the van, according to the post.

Parma Police responded to the scene, controlled the surrounding traffic, ensured the passengers were removed and began attacking the fire.

Parma Fire then arrived and extinguished the flames.

Parma Police said that a woman and two children were safely removed from the car and taken inside a nearby business.

There were no injuries reported to occupants, bystanders or first responders.