Heroes Chris Fardell and Peter Rogers jumped in where other people would not dare dragging a man from a burning car. Their life-saving actions are likely to get the response that 'anybody in that position would do the same', but how many people actually would?

Risking your own life to save a complete stranger is something out of the movies but their actions prove real heroes in this world might be someone you work with or live next to.

It takes a cool head to be calm in a crisis but both Mr Fardell and Mr Rogers show how in tough times there are people out there willing to risk all.

In the heat of the moment racing to a burning car may seem foolish but where would we be without people prepared to act like this.

The freak accident involving three cars came in rush hour on a notoriously busy road.

For many campaigners fighting for a bypass around Beanacre, accidents like this can only add weight to their argument.

We can only hope the driver of the car makes a full recovery from hospital where he is being treated for burns.

But the road, which is well-known for traffic congestion and accidents, will remain a major issue for many residents some time.