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Firefighters rescue bicyclist struck, pinned by semi

Firefighters used industrial air bags and cribbing to lift the semi off of the 26-year-old man

SEATTLE — A bicyclist was struck and dragged by a semi Monday afternoon and became pinned under the vehicle.

Q13Fox reported that firefighters used industrial bags and cribbing to lift the truck off the man. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition with fractures and road rash, according to the report.

Fire officials said the 26-year-old man was conscious and alert as firefighters worked to free him.

It is unclear what caused the accident.


Photo courtesy Seattle Fire Department