Crews rescue worker trapped in railcar filled with sand

FREDERICKSON, Wash. — A worker is recovering after being trapped in a rail car filled with 80 tons of sand.

The incident happened in the 18700 block of 38^th Street East in Frederickson Tuesday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Technical rescue in Frederickson

The first rescuers put a barrier between the man and much of the sand so it wouldn't collapse on him -- as they used a special hose to suck it away.

It took nearly 90 minutes before he was airlifted out with the help of a special harness.

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