Terrifying video shows the moment “Bob’s Burgers” actor Eugene Merman’s car burst into flames just moments after crashing into a toll plaza, and had to be pulled from the fiery wreck by the New Hampshire governor’s security detail.
The voice actor and comedian, best known for his role as the voice of Jane Belcher on the animated TV series, narrowly survived after crashing his electric car into a stall in Bedford on Tuesday, authorities said.
The shots he got WCAX local port It showed flames rising from the wreckage in the immediate aftermath.
Parts of the 51-year-old man’s car were seen scattered along the road as fire brigades worked to put out the fire.
Police said Merman, whose real name is Yevgeny Merman, had been rescued just moments earlier after Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail arrived at the crash.
A state trooper assigned to protect the governor and two others rushed to pull Merman through the window.
“Without hesitation, they put themselves in danger to provide assistance to someone who needed it,” State Police Colonel Mark Hall said.
The governor also jumped out of her car and rushed to get a fire extinguisher, according to police.
“I want to thank the officer accompanying me and the bystanders who came forward to assist at the scene for their courageous efforts to save lives,” Ayotte said in a statement following the fiery ordeal.
Meanwhile, Merman was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Merman’s agent, Jay Glassner, confirmed in a statement, “Eugene was involved in a very scary car accident.”
“He wants to thank the bystanders, state police, first responders and hospital staff who saved him. He is grateful that he is improving. At this time, we ask for privacy for Eugene and his family while he focuses on recovering from his injuries.”
Investigators are still investigating the cause of the accident.
No arrests have been made.