A construction worker is dead after being trapped in a trench collapse this morning in Northwest DC.
He was working at a site for a new house on the 4600 block of Dexter Street when it happened. The fire department tried to free him from the 20-foot deep trench but were unable to.
Chief John Donnelly briefs media that unfortunately this is now a recovery situation. We will remain on scene until victim is removed. pic.twitter.com/6rpXJ5bfgW
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 28, 2017
Authorities say the area around the collapse was unstable, which complicated their efforts to rescue him.
Cave-in task force & other specialized resources on scene & setting up shoring to prevent further collapse. This will be extended ops. pic.twitter.com/B97zWtbtMk
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 28, 2017
