Dulles passenger hurt after getting stuck in baggage claim equipment

A passenger got stuck in baggage claim equipment at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday morning and is hurt, authorities say.

The adult made “an unauthorized entry into the baggage delivery system” and got trapped, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said.

The person needed to be freed by fire and rescue crews and was taken to a hospital at about 9 a.m.

No information was immediately released on how the person got stuck in the equipment or the extent of their injuries.

The emergency comes a week after President Donald Trump said his administration will rebuild the airport, which he called “terrible.”

Last month, a mobile lounge at the airport crashed into a concourse dock, sending 18 people to the hospital. One man told News4 he got a concussion after the people mover shuttle “crashed into a wall at speed.”

Stay with NBC Washington for more details on this developing story.

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