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Man Rescued After Hours Trapped in Trench Collapse
2 Sep
Summary
- A 50-year-old man was trapped from the waist down for over three hours.
- The trench collapse occurred during a sewer installation project on Tuesday.
- Multiple fire departments and specialized teams responded to the rescue.

On Tuesday, a 50-year-old man was extricated by rescue crews after becoming trapped for hours in a trench collapse. The incident took place around 4:45 p.m. in Oxford Township during a sewer installation project.
The man was reportedly stuck from the waist down when a portion of the trench wall gave way. Rescue efforts continued until approximately 8:05 p.m., when he was freed.
Following his release, the individual was transported by helicopter to a nearby trauma center for medical evaluation. Numerous fire departments and specialized rescue teams from across Oakland County were mobilized to assist in the operation.