First responders rescue trapped Blue Springs construction worker

First responders in Blue Springs worked for nearly three hours on Monday in an attempt to rescue a worker who became trapped in a trench after a medical emergency.

The incident happened on a construction site in the 2800 block of Southeast Eighth Street.

Authorities with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District say the worker was working in a trench, estimated to be between 11 and 15 feet, when he was struck by excavation equipment. The worker suffered a broken leg and became trapped within the trench.

After a few hours the worker was rescued and transported to a local hospital. No further injuries were reported.

This story was originally published August 27, 2018 at 10:56 PM.