Crime & Safety

Man Rescued From Trench in Laurel

Victim fell 20 feet but is expected to survive.

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS workers have rescued a man who fell 20 feet inside a trench at a construction site in South Laurel.

The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. today along the 10100 block of Canadian Way, according to WUSA. The man reportedly was quickly rescued by Fire/EMS workers. The condition of the man is not currently known, but he is expected to survive according to reports.


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