Two Workers Rescued From 42nd Floor Hanging Scaffolding
5th Ave & E 55th St, Midtown, Manhattan
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Medics are evaluating the two workers.
Firefighters requested personnel from the Department of Buildings to the scene.
Firefighters have secured the scaffolding.
Firefighters were able to cut through the glass siding and pull the workers back inside the building.
Firefighters ensured the power was cut off from the scaffold and are now preparing to cut the glass to rescue the workers.
Firefighters stated the workers on the scaffold are not injured and clarified they are trapped on the outside of the building at the 42nd floor.
Citizen user newyorkshow_ has shared video of Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and specialized FDNY units at the scene.
Traffic is being diverted from the street below.
Officers stated the scaffold is stable but stuck and lost power.
Firefighters are stated they will need to cut glass to help rescue the workers trapped in the hanging scaffold.
Firefighters are clearing the area below the hanging scaffold. Pedestrian traffic is blocked off.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person who may require assistance.
Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 55th St.
Medics are evaluating the two workers.
Firefighters requested personnel from the Department of Buildings to the scene.
Firefighters have secured the scaffolding.
Firefighters were able to cut through the glass siding and pull the workers back inside the building.
Firefighters ensured the power was cut off from the scaffold and are now preparing to cut the glass to rescue the workers.
Firefighters stated the workers on the scaffold are not injured and clarified they are trapped on the outside of the building at the 42nd floor.
Citizen user newyorkshow_ has shared video of Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and specialized FDNY units at the scene.
Traffic is being diverted from the street below.
Officers stated the scaffold is stable but stuck and lost power.
Firefighters are stated they will need to cut glass to help rescue the workers trapped in the hanging scaffold.
Firefighters are clearing the area below the hanging scaffold. Pedestrian traffic is blocked off.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person who may require assistance.
Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 55th St.
Medics are evaluating the two workers.
Firefighters requested personnel from the Department of Buildings to the scene.
Firefighters have secured the scaffolding.
Firefighters were able to cut through the glass siding and pull the workers back inside the building.
Firefighters ensured the power was cut off from the scaffold and are now preparing to cut the glass to rescue the workers.
Firefighters stated the workers on the scaffold are not injured and clarified they are trapped on the outside of the building at the 42nd floor.
Citizen user newyorkshow_ has shared video of Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and specialized FDNY units at the scene.
Traffic is being diverted from the street below.
Officers stated the scaffold is stable but stuck and lost power.
Firefighters are stated they will need to cut glass to help rescue the workers trapped in the hanging scaffold.
Firefighters are clearing the area below the hanging scaffold. Pedestrian traffic is blocked off.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person who may require assistance.
Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 55th St.
Medics are evaluating the two workers.
Firefighters requested personnel from the Department of Buildings to the scene.
Firefighters have secured the scaffolding.
Firefighters were able to cut through the glass siding and pull the workers back inside the building.
Firefighters ensured the power was cut off from the scaffold and are now preparing to cut the glass to rescue the workers.
Firefighters stated the workers on the scaffold are not injured and clarified they are trapped on the outside of the building at the 42nd floor.
Citizen user newyorkshow_ has shared video of Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and specialized FDNY units at the scene.
Traffic is being diverted from the street below.
Officers stated the scaffold is stable but stuck and lost power.
Firefighters are stated they will need to cut glass to help rescue the workers trapped in the hanging scaffold.
Firefighters are clearing the area below the hanging scaffold. Pedestrian traffic is blocked off.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person who may require assistance.
Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 55th St.
Medics are evaluating the two workers.
Firefighters requested personnel from the Department of Buildings to the scene.
Firefighters have secured the scaffolding.
Firefighters were able to cut through the glass siding and pull the workers back inside the building.
Firefighters ensured the power was cut off from the scaffold and are now preparing to cut the glass to rescue the workers.
Firefighters stated the workers on the scaffold are not injured and clarified they are trapped on the outside of the building at the 42nd floor.
Citizen user newyorkshow_ has shared video of Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and specialized FDNY units at the scene.
Traffic is being diverted from the street below.
Officers stated the scaffold is stable but stuck and lost power.
Firefighters are stated they will need to cut glass to help rescue the workers trapped in the hanging scaffold.
Firefighters are clearing the area below the hanging scaffold. Pedestrian traffic is blocked off.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a person who may require assistance.
Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 55th St.
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These are my window washers, they are down and safe . Thank you for the prayers.
@J1029J I’m glad that they are safe ! You may not have any window washers after this . I’m sure you would understand why though ‘
Thank you to the rescuers 🙏
God bless the FDNY and NYPD. They are the best!
Who did this excellent camera work? Is there also an earthquake happening?
These are my window washers, they are down and safe . Thank you for the prayers.
@J1029J I’m glad that they are safe ! You may not have any window washers after this . I’m sure you would understand why though ‘
Thank you to the rescuers 🙏
God bless the FDNY and NYPD. They are the best!
Who did this excellent camera work? Is there also an earthquake happening?
These are my window washers, they are down and safe . Thank you for the prayers.
@J1029J I’m glad that they are safe ! You may not have any window washers after this . I’m sure you would understand why though ‘
Thank you to the rescuers 🙏
God bless the FDNY and NYPD. They are the best!
Who did this excellent camera work? Is there also an earthquake happening?
These are my window washers, they are down and safe . Thank you for the prayers.
@J1029J I’m glad that they are safe ! You may not have any window washers after this . I’m sure you would understand why though ‘
Thank you to the rescuers 🙏
God bless the FDNY and NYPD. They are the best!
Who did this excellent camera work? Is there also an earthquake happening?
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These are my window washers, they are down and safe . Thank you for the prayers.
@J1029J I’m glad that they are safe ! You may not have any window washers after this . I’m sure you would understand why though ‘
Thank you to the rescuers 🙏
God bless the FDNY and NYPD. They are the best!
Who did this excellent camera work? Is there also an earthquake happening?