Worker rescued following trench collapse in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/23/2023 - 2:06pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Crews Rescue Worker From Trench in Allentown After More Than 8 Hours

The first worker was able to climb out when firefighters lowered a ladder. The second worker remained buried up to his chin in the trench, which was 12 to 15-feet deep.