Police, fire crews respond to partial building collapse near Coppell
Summary
Workplace Accident Dallas Texas in Dallas, Texas: A trench collapsed while workers were manually digging a tunnel under an apartment building at the Sage Hill at Cypress Waters complex in Dallas. The collapse trapped one worker beneath rubble, prompting police and fire crews to conduct rescue operations from about 3:20 p.m. until late evening. A compact excavator and hydro excavation truck were used to stabilize the site and extricate the victim. Medical examiner officials arrived shortly after the incident and a stretcher was carried toward the building for transport.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed worker | Worker | Injured |
Original reporting
Police, fire crews respond to partial building collapse near Coppell