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Video: DC fire-EMS rescues man pinned by dough roller

The victim became trapped when machine fell on his leg

By Susan Phillips
WUSA9

WASHINGTON — DC Firefighters and EMS personnel responded to an unusual call for help at a Northwest restaurant overnight.

Fire officials say rescue crews responded to Capital Pizza and Subs on 18th Street for a report of a man pinned. Officials say the victim became trapped by a large dough rolling machine when it fell on one of his legs.

Firefighters were able to extricate the man and EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

Reprinted with permission from WUSA9