FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed to help a Fort Lauderdale mechanic who got his hand stuck while on the job.
Fort Lauderdale’s Technical Rescue Team responded to the scene at Northwest 10th Terrace and Eighth Street.
According to officials, crews worked to free the 40-year-old man who got his finger stuck between some gears inside the car.
A surgeon from Broward General was also called out to assist.
Crews had to dismantle the back of the car to get closer to the mechanic’s hand. It took them three hours to safely free him.
The mechanic was transported to the hospital as a precaution.
Officials said he is expected to be OK.
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