Worker rescued following trench collapse in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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.
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