BETHESDA MARYLAND, Emergency crews in Bethesda, Montgomery County, responded to a serious trench collapse Tuesday at a work site in the 8100 block of Kentbury Drive, where two workers became trapped in a deep excavation.
According to initial reports, the incident involved a trench estimated to be 10 to 12 feet deep that collapsed while the workers were inside.
One victim was reported to be buried up to the waist, while the second worker was buried up to the head, creating an urgent situation for emergency responders.
Specialized rescue teams from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene and began a technical trench rescue operation.
Officials said incidents like this require careful stabilization of the surrounding soil and trench walls to prevent additional collapse while rescuers attempt to reach those trapped.
Emergency personnel secured the area and began implementing protective measures, including shoring the trench to stabilize the excavation site before attempting to free the workers.
Authorities have not yet released the condition of the trapped individuals.
Rescue operations were ongoing as crews worked carefully to remove soil and safely extricate the victims.
Officials are expected to provide further updates as the rescue effort continues and investigators work to determine what caused the trench collapse.
