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Caught On Video: State Police troopers rescue teen from burning van in Dutchess County

WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- Two New York State Police troopers pulled a teen driver from a burning van last week in Dutchess County

Police said the van burst into flames after crashing into a barn in Wappinger. 

Troopers pulled the 17-year-old driver out through the passenger side window in the daring rescue that was caught on video. 

The teen was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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