Firefighters Called After Teen Gets Fingers Stuck In Ice Cream Machine

NORTH BELLE VERNON (KDKA) -- Firefighters saved the day Monday when a teen got her fingers stuck in an ice cream machine.

The North Belle Vernon Fire Department reports crews were dispatched to the North Belle Vernon Dairy Queen around 5:30 p.m. for a 19-year-old who had her fingers entangled in an ice cream machine.

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Her fingers became stuck when she was cleaning the machine with a rag.

After 30 minutes of effort, her hand was free.

She received "crushing injuries," and was taken to the hospital. Officials say she is in a lot of pain but has movement in the fingers.