Sunday, August 16, 2015

Worker killed after trapped in trench collapse in Fort Dodge, Iowa


UPDATED August 14, 2015


FORT DODGE, Iowa —



A worker was trapped in a trench collapse in Fort Dodge on Friday, the Fort Dodge Fire Department tells KCCI.

The accident was reported about 1:40 p.m. near the Marian Home and Village at 2400 6th Ave. North, an extended care facility.

Fire officials said the crew was working on sewer lines when the accident happened. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said no other injuries were reported.

The worker's name has not been released, pending notification of family.

The accident remains under investigation.