HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department is working an industrial accident in southwest Houston that left one person severely injured.
According to HFD, the incident took place in the 12500 block of Amelia Drive on Friday.
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Investigators say the civilian sustained injuries after “after an estimated 10,000 [pound] bar trapped their legs.”
The civilian has since been extricated and is currently en route to the hospital.
@HoustonFire is on scene responding to reports of an industrial accident at 12500 Amelia Dr. Preliminary information: a civilian sustained injuries after an estimated 10,000 lbs. bar trapped their legs. Civilian is extricated & currently enroute to hospital. @FireChiefofHFD
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) March 3, 2023