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Oxford Township trench collapse rescue on Tuesday
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The worker, a 50-year-old, had fallen into the trench and was recovered after hours of effort. The incident occurred in Northern Oakland County, where crews jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon to rescue the trapped worker.
Emergency crews responded to a trench collapse on Tuesday, working to rescue a trapped construction worker. The worker, a 50-year-old, had fallen into the trench and was recovered after hours of effort.
The incident occurred in Northern Oakland County, where crews jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon to rescue the trapped worker.
Further details about the rescue operation are available from the source, providing more information about the incident and the response of emergency crews.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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