Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Worker Trapped Under Machinery.

Crews work to rescue a man who became trapped under a piece of machinery at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
(Photo credit: Wesley Allbritton).

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Emergency crews at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were working to try and free a worker who became trapped under a piece of machinery on Tuesday afternoon.

It happened in the cargo area on the north side of the airport, which is a good distance away from the terminal and passenger gates.

Somehow, authorities say the person became trapped under a hydraulic lift.

A medical helicopter was standing by at the scene as Atlanta police and fire rescue crews worked to free the man.

An airport spokesperson said the accident happened around 4 p.m., and that the victim would be airlifted to the hospital soon. No other details were given immediately.

Stay with FOX 5 and myfoxatlanta.com for updates on this developing story.

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