Builder trapped in trench
Published Date:
10 May 2008
A builder had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped by his lower legs after falling into a two metre deep trench that then collapsed.
The accident happened in Eldred Close, Bury St Edmunds, at around 1.43pm yesterday.
Firefighters from Bury attended the incident along with a rescue team with specialists from Felixstowe and Stowmarket and a doctor and paramedics.
Airbags, spades and shovels had to be used to release him.
He was taken to West Suffolk Hospital, in Bury.
The full article contains 86 words and appears in Bury Free Press newspaper.
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Last Updated:
12 May 2008 9:16 AM
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Source:
Bury Free Press
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Location:
Bury St Edmunds