Neighbor’s Heroic Rescue in Train Crash | Des Moines News

In a heart-stopping rural Iowa crash, two teenage brothers narrowly escaped death after their car collided with a speeding train—thanks to a brave neighbor, Alex Horak, who raced into chaos to pull them from flames, risking his own life as an ethanol tanker loomed nearby. Horak, who knew the boys from his neighborhood, acted without hesitation, saving both boys despite the danger. The older brother suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and facial fractures; the younger endured a shattered arm, jaw, neck injuries, and a torn ear. Both are now in stable condition but face long recoveries. Horak, humble about his heroics, insists anyone would’ve done the same—but local officials say his quick action may have saved their lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea9d6c41e3e7aec9