Crews rescue person who climbed crane on State Road 417

ORLANDO, Fla. — UPDATE: The person who climbed the crane Tuesday has been safely lowered and is being transported to the hospital, officials said.

Read our previous coverage below:

Orange County Fire Rescue said it is on scene after an unauthorized person climbed a crane.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

It happened sometime before 4 p.m. on State Road 417 between the Florida Turnpike and Orange Blossom Trail.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it is working with OCFRD to help the person.

READ: Florida deputies identify man whose body was found in alligator-infested waters

One lane is open in both the northbound and southbound direction, officials said.

No further information was immediately available.

READ: Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases final report about Bob Saget’s death

This is a developing story. Check back later for more information.

WATCH: Motorcyclist crashes while trying to cross raising drawbridge in Daytona Beach

VIDEO: Crews work to rescue person who climbed crane on State Road 417 Crews work to rescue person who climbed crane on State Road 417

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

©2022 Cox Media Group