Worker rescued from inside giant car dealership electronic billboard

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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 worked for about 45 minutes to reach the worker, who became overcome by heat while inside the sign.

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