Reporters tweeted on Thursday that there was a “medical emergency” on the White House complex that involved a worker falling.
Eamon Javers, a Washington correspondent for CNBC, tweeted that the Secret Service confirmed there was an “emergency” and noted the presence of two Hazmat trucks and multiple ambulances.
“Unclear what’s happening, but it is a robust response,” Javers explained.
Secret Service says there’s a “medical emergency” on the White House complex. Two Hazmat trucks on scene now, multiple ambulances. They brought at least three emergency vehicles through the gates on West Executive Drive. Unclear what’s happening, but it is a robust response. pic.twitter.com/IZovuo5L1B
— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) June 14, 2018
He later followed up with another image and indicated that a worker fell but “will be fine.”
Here’s the scene now between the White House and Executive Office Building. We are being told a worker fell, but “he will be fine.” pic.twitter.com/U6OptZuhZq
— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) June 14, 2018
David Martosko, an editor for the Daily Mail, confirmed the presence of emergency vehicles and that someone was involved in a fall.
“EMS are reporting that someone fell 10 feet,” he said.
Fire trucks outside the OEOB next to the White House. EMS are reporting that someone fell 10 feet. A few rescuers were seen running in with harness equipment.
— David Martosko (@dmartosko) June 14, 2018
— David Martosko (@dmartosko) June 14, 2018
CBS News posted its own video of the scene near the White House and indicated that the incident is “not serious.”
Three fire trucks and two ambulances have arrived on the White House grounds. D.C. Fire and EMS say there was a medical emergency and it is not serious https://t.co/VJaZZZBvuR pic.twitter.com/94zrfFUmK9
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2018
DC Fire and EMS said a patient “fell 10 feet” but is not suffering from serious injuries.
Injured person below grade adjacent to Eisenhower Office Bldg. 17 St and Pa. Ave NW. Patient fell 10 feet. Injuries not serious. Will be placed in stokes rescue basket and brought up via portable ladder. pic.twitter.com/29VniykQDz
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 14, 2018