CSFD working to free victim following trench collapse on Garden of the Gods Road

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is working to free a person who became trapped following a trench collapse.

It happened in the 1900 block of W. Garden of the Gods Road Wednesday morning.

According to CSFD, the victim is trapped at the legs. CSFD is utilizing a vacuum truck to rescue the individual.

@CSUtilities vacuum truck working to remove dirt pic.twitter.com/S1xc14Jppo

— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) October 20, 2021

CSFD described the operation as a “heavy rescue” with firefighters from multiple stations at the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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