Window Workers Rescued From Downtown Skyscraper

Atlanta firefighters rescued a pair of window installers trapped on the side of the Bank of America building in downtown Atlanta on Monday afternoon.

News Chopper 2 showed the men clinging to the side of the building on the 600 block of Peachtree Street just before 1 p.m.

Window Workers Rescued From Skyscraper

Firefighters gathered on an upper floor of the building, while one firefighter rappelled down the side of the building with equipment.

Just before 2:15 p.m., the first window installer began to be pulled up from the platform while the firefighter and other worker looked on. The man could be seen waving at the people inside the building as he was being lifted up.

The second installer and the firefighter were lifted together to the top of the building just after the first man was rescued.

WSB-TV window washer waving IM The first window installer waves at News Chopper 2 as he's being rescued. Window installer rescue

The men had been installing a window when the engine on their platform failed to operate, according Channel 2's Lori Geary, who was at the scene. The men said they were unable to crawl back inside the building.

Officials said the platform the workers were using was stuck around the 47th floor. They were not injured, according to early reports.

Check back for updates on this developing story on Channel 2 Action News at 5 and wsbtv.com.