Campbell River RCMP are sharing details after a fiery wreck last week.

On Thursday, March 5, around 930pm, BC highway Patrol and Campbell River RCMP officers were conducting proactive patrols in the South end of Campbell River.

Officers found a white SUV that was rolled over and on fire near the corner of Willow Creek Road and the Jubilee Parkway.

Officers approached and determined that the vehicle still had an occupant inside.

Officers smashed open the sunroof and managed to get an unconscious man out of the vehicle, seconds before it was fully engulfed in flames.

The injured man, a Campbell River resident in his 40’s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Inspector Jeff Preston says the incident is a shocking reminder of the dangerous situations police can find themselves in every day.

In this case, he says the officers showed amazing calm and bravery under immense personal danger.

“I’d like to thank the officers, BC Ambulance and The Campbell River Fire Department for their quick action and dedication to our community.”

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Campbell River RCMP by calling 250-286-6221.