2 workers trapped in trench collapse in Texas
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Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT
JARRELL, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - Two people are trapped about 17 feet underground after a trench collapsed Tuesday morning, KWTX reported.
An official at the scene said the call was received at about 8:40 a.m.
The collapse happened at a construction site near the interstate.
An official said the status of the workers buried and the cause of the collapse are unknown at this time.
The Round Rock, Georgetown, Austin, Temple and Salado fire departments are working to rescue the individuals.
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