Austin Workers Rescued Downtown After Scaffold Malfunctions

Austin TX

28 October, 2021

2:52 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Two downtown Austin workers were rescued Thursday after a scaffold malfunctioned while they conducted outdoor maintenance on a high-rise building. Austin-Travis County EMS said in a Twitter post the incident took place around 10 a.m. on the 1200-1249 N Interstate Highway 35 Service Road going southbound. Authorities received reports of a "scaffolding malfunction" where two people were "hanging from ropes" at a construction site. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. UPDATE4 High Angle Rescue 1200-1249 N IH 35 SVRD SB: First victim & rescuer are on the ground safely. Second victim & rescuer will be lowered via "pick off" technique shortly. More to follow. [Video credit @cbsaustin] pic.twitter.com/2o40AklvmB— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) October 28, 2021 Austin Fire rescuers made their way to the victims using ropes. Medics said they were not injured and were stuck and unable to get out of the situation themselves. It took about two hours for rescuers to get the two workers to safety on the ground. Both victims did not need medical attention, officials said.