Construction Worker Rescued From Scaffolding Collapse in Houston
A construction worker was rescued after being trapped in an elevator at a construction site in downtown Houston where a scaffolding collapsed, according to a report from ABC 13.com.
Authorities said crews responded to an investigative high-rise incident at approximately 12:19 p.m.
When authorities arrived, they saw a scaffolding from a construction site on the concrete near Main Street and Rusk, updating the report to a rescue call.
Investigators said concrete fell on top of the scaffolding and landed on an elevator box. The construction supervisor told authorities that people were potentially trapped due to the collapse, according to the report.
Authorities found a construction worker stuck in the elevator, and everyone else was able to escape.
The man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
