Construction worker dies after trench collapse at Coppell-area apartment complex
Summary
Fall Injury Dallas Texas in Dallas, Texas: A 29‑year‑old construction worker died after a trench collapsed while he was digging a tunnel under an apartment building at the Sage Hill at Cypress Waters complex in far northwest Dallas near Coppell. The collapse occurred during a concrete pour, trapping the worker under the structure. Dallas Fire‑Rescue crews responded around 3:20 p.m. and rescued the worker, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. No other workers were reported injured.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed construction worker | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Construction worker dies after trench collapse at Coppell-area apartment complex