Firefighters in Encamp Cut Open Door to Free Trapped Man from Storage Unit
Encamp firefighters used cutting tools to open a jammed storage unit door, rescuing a man found inside in good health. Police supported the quick operation amid traffic management.
Key Points
- Emergency services responded midday Thursday to Carrer de les Riberaigües parking facility.
- Man trapped in storage box between Radio Andorra and Vila; door lock wouldn't force open.
- Firefighters cut through door; found man unharmed with no injuries.
- Police and traffic agents assisted; incident resolved without complications.
Firefighters in Encamp freed a man trapped inside a storage unit by cutting open the door, confirming he was unharmed after the midday operation.
Emergency services responded around midday Thursday to a parking facility on the Carrer de les Riberaigües, between Radio Andorra and Vila, following reports of someone locked in one of the storage boxes. Firefighters, supported by two police vehicles and traffic agents, arrived at the scene shortly before noon.
On arrival, crews found the door could not be opened by forcing the lock. Prevention agents from the fire service then performed an opening by cutting through the door to gain access. Inside, they located the man in good condition, with no injuries or health issues.
The teams verified his wellbeing before wrapping up the response without further complications. Traffic agents managed any disruptions during the incident.
No further details have emerged on the circumstances that led to the man becoming trapped.
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