3 rescued, 1 killed in trench collapse at work site near Raleigh

  • Source: WRAL-TV CBS 5 Raleigh
  • Published: 01/15/2020 04:27 PM

VIDEOS: Dozens of first responders worked through the afternoon Wednesday to free four workers trapped when a trench collapsed near Brier Creek. Three of four workers trapped were rescued; the body of the fourth was recovered around 4:15 p.m. The trench collapsed around 11 a.m. at a gas station construction site at 4209 Corners Parkway, near the intersection of TW Alexander Drive and Glenwood Avenue. One of the workers was able to escape the trench on his own, authorities said. One was in the trench up to his thighs and was able to walk with assistance after being rescued. Another worker was in trapped up to his chest in the trench. Sky 5 footage showed him being taken out of the trench alive on a gurney around 12:30 p.m.



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