SUV driver rescued after being trapped in manhole construction site in Galveston

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A shocking video taken by an ABC13 viewer shows a construction crew lift an SUV out of manhole in Galveston.

According to an eyewitness, the incident happened at about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday when a man realized he was in trouble after his SUV drove into an open manhole with no lights or barricades.
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Furthermore, an eyewitness told the man not to move and called 911.

An eyewitness said the driver was stuck for about 10 to 15 minutes, and was eventually rescued.
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The man is expected to be OK, according to a witness.
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