Three workers were left suspended between sky and earth on Wednesday when their lift malfunctioned, necessitating a rescue by DeKalb County Fire Rescue. The incident occurred near Old Briar made Road and Interstate 85 in the Brookhaven area. It was at the address 1660 Northeast Expressway NE that the workers found themselves stranded roughly 60 to 70 feet above ground, with the ordeal lasting around two hours, FOX 5 Atlanta reports.
The fire department managed to safely return the workers to the ground, and despite the perilous situation, no injuries were reported. Details regarding the specific nature of the equipment malfunction have not been disclosed. Capt. Jaeson Daniels confirmed the absence of injuries in a brief remark, shedding some light on an otherwise information-scarce situation.
In a separate report from 11Alive, it was noted that the workers were stranded on a lift at 1670 Northwest Expressway, a slight discrepancy in address reports. The coordinating efforts of the fire department ensured that the workers were not left hanging for an extended period of time, showcasing an efficient emergency response.
