Scissor lift collapses, traps two Walmart workers in Lancaster County, dispatchers say

By Rachael Lardani

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    EPHRATA, Pa. (WGAL) — Two employees were hospitalized after a scissor lift collapsed at a Lancaster County Walmart late Wednesday, according to emergency dispatchers.

Crews responded to the rescue at the Walmart on East Main Street in Ephrata Borough at 11:43 p.m.

Dispatchers said a scissor lift collapsed and damaged shelving in the store.

Two employees were trapped and had to be rescued, according to dispatch. Both were injured and transported to the hospital.

The Ephrata Police Department is investigating.

Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more.

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