Minneapolis Fire Crews Rescue Worker Who Fell In 15-Ft. Trench
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were called to rescue a worker who fell into a trench downtown Friday morning.
According to fire officials, the worker fell into a 15-foot trench at a construction site at the 100 block of 2nd Avenue North.
Technical Rescue - Crews are on scene at the 100 block of 2nd Ave N. Crews performed a rescue on a construction worker who fell into a 15 ft trench. Victim has been lifted out via basket and transferred to paramedics.
— Minneapolis Fire (@MinneapolisFire) January 18, 2019
Shortly before noon, firefighters pulled the worker, who looked to be responsive, from the trench in a basket. He was then placed into a stretcher and taken from the scene in an ambulance. His condition is unknown.
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