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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 22, 2026Hillsborough

Walmart grounds crew assists in rescue of two women following vehicle crash into North Port creek

A Walmart grounds crew helped rescue two women after their vehicle crashed into a creek near the Tamiami Trail store in North Port. North Port Fire Rescue responded to the scene where the vehicle had left the roadway and entered the water.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a local emergency response involving private citizens assisting in a vehicle accident near a major commercial area in North Port.

Key Facts

  • Two women were rescued after their vehicle crashed into a creek.
  • The crash occurred near the Walmart on Tamiami Trail in North Port.
  • A Walmart grounds crew assisted in the rescue efforts.
  • Evidence of the crash includes a broken tail light, damaged fence, and cut-down trees at the site.
  • North Port Fire Rescue responded to the scene.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWalmart“The location of the incident and employer of the grounds crew.”locationTamiami Trail“The road where the Walmart store is located.”organizationNorth Port Fire Rescue“The emergency response agency that handled the crash.”locationNorth Port“The city where the incident occurred.”