A construction worker in California died Wednesday after being crushed by dirt and a concrete pipe at a water construction site, officials said.
According to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department officials, emergency crews were called to the site at around 4 a.m. for what was described as a trench rescue.
SDFD officials said they were told the individual was working in a trench, about 20 feet below ground. Officials believe an unstable foundation led to the 4-foot-wide pipe falling on the worker.
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A co-worker who was also in the trench at the time was able to get out.
Scripps News San Diego learned emergency crews are planning to use a special truck and other heavy machinery to remove dirt from the trench so they can recover the deceased worker.
Cal/OSHA officials were on their way to the scene to conduct an investigation.
This story was originally published by Dani Miskell at Scripps News San Diego.
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