Man killed while making cable repair in Brazoria County, after trench collapse buries him.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:21am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Worker killed in Brazoria County trench collapse.

A worker attempting to repair an underground cable has reportedly died overnight in a Brazoria County trench collapse.

A worker attempting to repair an underground cable has reportedly died overnight in a Brazoria County trench collapse.

The accident happened about 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7 near Almeda School Road and Croix.

A crew repairing communications equipment had dug a 15-foot trench, which collapsed, burying one man. His body was recovered Saturday morning.

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