By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A New Hampshire state trooper pulled Bob’s Burgers actor John Roberts from a fiery crash while assigned to the governor’s detail.
• The crash occurred on Interstate 89 near Concord, authorities said.
• Both Roberts and the trooper escaped the burning vehicle before it was fully engulfed.
• The trooper was serving in a detail capacity at the time; no serious injuries were reported.
CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire state trooper assigned to the governor’s detail rescued actor John Roberts from a burning vehicle following a crash on Interstate 89 near Concord, state police said.
Officials said the trooper, who was traveling in the area Monday, stopped after observing a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in one car catching fire. Roberts, known for his voice work on Bob’s Burgers, was inside the burning vehicle when the trooper pulled him to safety.
Both the trooper and Roberts exited the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames, police said. Emergency responders on scene provided medical assessment; authorities reported no serious injuries.
State police said the trooper’s actions were consistent with training and a rapid decision to assist at a hazardous crash scene while on duty with the governor’s detail.
The New Hampshire State Police continue to investigate the crash to determine contributing factors and circumstances. No additional details have been released.