Firefighters Rescue Person Trapped In Metro Elevator 30 Ft Underground
Firefighters Rescue A Person Trapped In Metro Elevator 30 Feet Underground
Source: jimfeng / Getty
Monday morning, firefighters successfully rescued a person stuck in a malfunctioning elevator at DuPont Circle Metro station. Around 9:40 am, D.C. Fire and EMS shared images of the rescue. When the elevator stalled, the person became trapped 30 feet below the ground.
Text “DCnews” to 52140 For Local & National News Sent Directly To You!
Special operations personnel used an Arizona Vortex device (tripod) and a rope system to safely place the individual in a harness to carry them to the surface. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained, and the individual did not require medical attention. Thank you to the brave firemen for their outstanding efforts!
READ MORE:
- WATCH: Mayor Brandon Scott Reflects On Black Leadership, Baltimore Pride And the Future Of The City
- Hundreds Rally in Baltimore to Protest ICE Enforcement
- Gov. Wes Moore Unveils Plan To Lower Utility Bills Across Maryland
- Maryland Braces For Heavy Snow And Hazardous Roads This Weekend
- Maryland Lawmakers Push to Crack Down on Virginia Vehicle Registrations
- Gov. Wes Moore Signs Order to Address Maryland’s Rising Energy Costs
- Atlanta’s Veneer King Exposed: $4M Scam Leaves Clients in Shambles
- 12 Free and Fun Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Around DC
- Layoffs Coming To BGE As Utility Shifts Strategy For Future Operations
- Cowboys Stun Eagles in 21-point Comeback Victory
Get Breaking News & Exclusive Content in Your Inbox:
