Two workers found themselves in a precarious situation on Friday morning when their boom truck was struck by a box truck in Scottsdale. As reported by ABC15, the collision took place at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive around 6 a.m. The boom truck, which the workers were using to perform maintenance on street lights, was sideswiped, consequently leaving the workers trapped in the air on the extended boom.
While the workers were elevated in the roadway, authorities and emergency crews promptly arrived at the scene. One of the individuals sustained minor injuries according to the Scottsdale police. Traffic around the intersection was affected as it had to be shut off while the rescue operation was underway. Details about a cause of the accident have not been released at this time.
The rescue effort was a cooperative endeavor. Technical Rescue Teams and a ladder truck were deployed to bring the workers safely back to ground level. 12News coverage acknowledged that the workers were stuck nearly 15 feet high in the boom and added that the rescue was completed without further incident.
The aftermath of the accident and the rescue process caused significant disruption in the area. Only one patient required treatment for injuries. For those seeking up-to-the-minute news and traffic updates, the free 12+ app from 12News offers live event streaming, including coverage of this incident. Affected commuters and the general public could access real-time information and other content across various platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
