A worker died in a construction trench collapse that occurred in Aurora early Tuesday afternoon.
Aurora Fire and rescue teams responded to a report of a worker trapped after a trench gave way in the 17500 block of E. Eastman Dr. at approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
The crew had been working on a sewer line in front of a house. Officials say the trench was 12 feet deep at the time of the collapse.
Rescue crews were able to recover the body by Tuesday evening.
Update as of 5:30p. A deceased worker was uncovered and has been removed from the trench.
The trench depth is estimated at 12 ft. Both Technical Rescue Teams are now working to clear equipment and personnel from the scene.
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