Injured construction worker rescued by crane from four-story building in DC, dramatic video shows

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC -- A construction worker is safe after a dramatic rescue in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning.

An emergency call went out when the worker was injured on the roof of a four-story building.
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Firefighters were called to the building, located in the northwest section of the city, to help with the rescue.

The rescue team brought in a crane and a stretcher to bring the worker down to safety.

A video from the scene shows the unidentified person being lowered to the ground by the crane.
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It is unclear how they were hurt or the extent of the injuries.

Firefighters say the worker is expected to be okay.

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