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Workers trapped on scaffolding at least 13 stories up on high rise rescued in Virginia
First responders in Fairfax County, Virginia are working Monday morning, Feb. 6, 2023, to help two workers who are stuck on scaffolding at least 13 stories up on a high-rise building. (Photo: Fairfax County Fire and EMS)
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WJLA) — First responders in Fairfax County, Virginia helped rescue threeworkers who were stuck on scaffolding at least 13 stories up on a high-rise building.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said crews responded to the scene on Monday morning for a worker who fell from just above scaffolding 13 stories up.
One worker was initially rescued on a balcony and was being evaluated by EMS.
WJLA's chopper flew over the scene:
Crews said two more workers were stuck on another scaffolding due to a power outage.
"Those workers were also assisted to safety by technical rescue crews," according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Authorities said no one was hurt.
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