A Darling Downs man has been hailed with an Australian bravery award for his actions saving lives in a car near Georgetown earlier this year.
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Jason Emeny of Harristown near Toowoomba was driving in the region near the Undara Lava Tubes about 40km from Georgetown on the morning of May 19 when he went to the assistance of two people after a motor vehicle accident.
Mr Emeny witnessed the car and caravan travelling in front of him hit a large pothole, leave the highway, and roll down an embankment.
According to his bravery citation, quickly stopped his own vehicle, called emergency services, and then went to the embankment.
Mr Emeny said he could see smoke coming from the engine bay of the overturned vehicle as he approached.
He immediately returned to his own car and grabbed a fire extinguisher.
Despite the warnings of other witnesses about the danger of the fire, he ran down the embankment towards the rolled car and caravan.
With the presence of smoke and possible flames inside the car, he emptied the fire extinguisher in the direction of the engine bay and was able to douse the fire.
Mr Emeny then assisted the two occupants out of the vehicle and helped them to the road.
He said his army training helped him deal with the situation.
For his actions, Mr Emeny is commended for brave conduct in the Australian Bravery Awards announced August 20.
He will receive his award at a ceremony headed by the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove at a date to be announced.