1 Dead In DC Construction Site Trench Collapse

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- One person is dead after a trench collapse at a D.C. construction site, according to Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly.

Crews had been attempting to shore and stabilize the trench to prevent further collapse after the initial entrapment was reported around 10:30 a.m.

We continue to conduct shoring operations on Dexter St to stabilize the trench to ensure safety of victim & rescuers. pic.twitter.com/l4AGFgnERT
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 28, 2017

It happened in the 4600 block of Dexter Street NW.

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