Man trapped in trench, rescued after five hours
It is understood that he was busy digging a foundation area when the wall collapsed on him.
The worker was pulled to safety five hours after the trench collapsed.
A man who was trapped in a trench under the foundation of a home in Kloof, Durban, was rescued after five hours with the help of various emergency services.
ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said paramedics were alerted at about 2pm about the incident on Thursday, Highway Mail reported.
Emergency services worked tirelessly to rescue the trapped worker.
“The 30-year-old-man was trapped from his shoulders down, under heavy soil. It is understood that he was busy digging a foundation area when the wall collapsed on him,” he said.
Specialised rescue services were also called to assist.
“The fire department, police and rescue services worked tirelessly to free the man. More resources were dispatched to relieve rescuers who were on scene and to provide extra equipment,” he said.
The man was reportedly trapped from the shoulders down.
– Caxton News Service
For more news your way, follow The Citizen on Facebook and Twitter.
For more news your way
Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.
