Crime & Safety

Phoenix Fires Rescues Worker Stuck In Tank On Truck

The firefighters worked to help a person stuck in a tank on a truck in south Phoenix Monday.

PHOENIX, AZ — Firefighters rescued a worker stuck in a tank on a semi truck Monday, according to a social media post by the Phoenix Fire Department.

The Phoenix Fire Department said they and Glendale firefighters worked the scene in south Phoenix in which a worker couldn't get out of a large tank on a semi truck.

"Technical rescue technicians worked tirelessly and overcame multiple obstacles on the fly to perform a successful rescue," the fire department said in a news release.

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The worker was brought to a local hospital for a precautionary check. No firefighters were hurt.

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