2 people rescued after becoming trapped in 10-foot trench in southwest Houston, HFD says

Thursday, March 14, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities rescued two people who were trapped in a trench Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston.

The Houston Fire Department responded within six minutes of receiving the call to the 7100 block of Buffalo Speedway near Maroneal.
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Two people were pulled out of the 10-foot trench between two apartment buildings at the Camden Vanderbilt at 3:13 p.m. HFD said one person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

A resident said there has been construction on the property for about a month and orange fencing around the area.
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About 41 members of HFD responded to the call, and a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrived on the scene at about 5 p.m.

It is unclear if the individuals were working when the incident occurred.

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