Honolulu airline worker seriously injured after being pinned by luggage vehicle
An airline worker was seriously injured after she was pinned by a luggage train at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Published: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:14 AM HST|Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:40 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An airline worker was seriously injured after she was pinned by a luggage vehicle at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Wednesday morning.
State transportation officials said a tug pulling luggage containers may have been on an incline when it rolled back into the female employee. Officials added the vehicle momentarily pinned the woman’s legs against a curb.
Authorities said airport staff were able to free the victim.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said the 49-year-old woman was treated and transported to the hospital in serious condition.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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