KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Rural Metro Fire rescued a person in South Knox County who was thrown from a car and seriously injured.

The person's car crashed into a guard rail on the 7900 block of Martin Mill Pike and went into a creek, Rural Metro said. The person, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the car and seriously injured, according to the agency. • (Rural Metro Fire) • (Rural Metro Fire) • (Rural Metro Fire) • (Rural Metro Fire)

Crews rescued them from the creek bed using a low-angle rope hauling system. They were then taken to a waiting ambulance.

"Please be careful and follow the law and wear your seatbelt," Rural Metro wrote.

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