Worker rescued from inside giant car dealership electronic billboard

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Man rescued from sign after heat problems, Marla Carter reports.
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Crews with Spring and Klein fire departments rescued a worker who was trapped inside an electronic billboard.
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The high angle rescue took place at about noon at the Parkway Chevrolet auto dealership on Highway 249 in Tomball.

Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none
Crews rescued a man trapped inside a huge electronic sign at an auto dealership in Tomball.none


Crews worked for about 45 minutes to reach the worker, who became overcome by heat while inside the sign.

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