SCRANTON, Pa. — UPDATE: A man who fell down an embankment in Scranton was arrested hours after his rescue.
Scranton Police say Robert Hinson was allegedly stealing scrap metal from Fiegleman's Recycling Center along the Morgan Highway and fell while trying to get away.
Hinson told his rescuers he had a broken arm and leg but actually only suffered minor injuries.
He's locked up facing burglary charges.
Original story:
First responders in Scranton had to shut down a part of the Morgan Highway to rescue a man who fell down an embankment.
It happened around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Firefighters say they set up a rope ladder to pull the man to safety.
After coordinating with other first responders, they were able to find an access point leading to nearby railroad tracks and rescue the man there.
The city's assistant fire chief says they were dealing with icy conditions that made the rescue even more challenging.
The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
