CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Fire responded to a call at about 11 a.m. at the American Airlines hangar at Charlotte Douglas on Wednesday morning, where a person was found unconscious and required immediate medical attention.
The individual was safely removed from an aircraft and transported to Atrium CMC-Main for further care, airport officials said.
American Airlines said the person was not one of its employees, the airport said.
Channel 9 has asked for more information, but not much has been released.
The police scanner traffic sheds some light on the incident.
“We just got a call in from an employee at the American-based hanger,” the dispatcher said. “They are saying they have an employee unconscious inside a fuel tank next to the aircraft outside the hanger. Requesting medical assistance.”
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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