Off-Duty Lilburn Police Officer Rescues 2 in Train Derailment

After heavy rains, a train derailment on Sunday, October 11, trapped two men on board until off-duty officer, Almedin Ajanovic rushed in to rescue them. Upon hearing the emergency dispatch call, Officer Ajanovic approached the scene on foot when he heard the distressed voices call out. He helped the men out of the wreckage and guided them to safety and let the fire department know where to go.

LCID is proud and honored to have fine officers like Almedin Ajanovic serve and protect us. Read more about the derailment and Officer Ajanovic’s heroic act in this 11 Alive article.