Crime & Safety
2 Rescued After Nashville Trench Collapse
Nashville Fire crews had to save two workers from a collapsed trench near downtown Tuesday.
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Fire Department's collapse-rescue team pulled two workers out of a collapsed trench on Willow Street Tuesday afternoon.
One worker was trapped up to his knees and another had to be dug out, according to NFD.
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We are on the scene of a trench collapse. At least one person is trapped our rescue team is trying to get them out. pic.twitter.com/eSjRaQWuV6
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) September 26, 2017
Put collapse rescue team@just arrived on scene to help free at least one trapped person. pic.twitter.com/pEPe5k9Rfj
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) September 26, 2017
The trapped worker is free and receiving medical attention. Amazing job by our personnel arriving and rescuing this person. pic.twitter.com/EhWlm0c1Js
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) September 26, 2017
One worker was trapped up to his knees while our rescuers had to dig the other worker out of this deep trench on a construction site. pic.twitter.com/C6Cv1B8GQd
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) September 26, 2017
Both trapped workers were treated for injuries. Their condition is unknown.
Image via Nashville Fire Department
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