Worker rescued by firefighters after being pinned down by pipe inside trench in southwest Houston

Houston firefighters were called to rescue a person who was trapped inside a trench Wednesday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Houston firefighters were called to rescue a person who was trapped inside a trench Wednesday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department.

The incident was reported at 4455 North Brasewood around 3 p.m.

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A pipe reportedly fell into the trench and pinned the worker.

After being rescued, firefighters said said he was conscious and talking while he was being transported to a nearby hospital.

People were asked to avoid the area due to heavy emergency traffic.


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