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Lt. Gov. Murrary Saves Kids From Burning Minivan

WORCESTER (CBS) - Lt. Governor Tim Murray rescued two children from a burning minivan in his home town Tuesday evening.

He was driving in the Webster Square area when he saw flames on the driver's side wheel well.

He stopped, called 911, and someone nearby yelled that there were children in the minivan.

Listen to the 911 call

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He was able to help the children out and get them to their grandmother who was nearby.

No one was hurt.  Murray said the children were about 7 and 10 years old.

WBZ-TV's Bill Shields reports.

He spoke with WBZ News Radio's Carl Stevens Wednesday, saying anyone else would've done the same thing.

Listen to the interview:

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