A worker trapped in rubble at a Louisville construction site Thursday has been rescued as of 8:25 p.m.
Louisville Fire crews arrived to the scene at 316 East Chestnut Street about 11:45 a.m. to rescue a construction worker who was trapped after falling several feet underground. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the incident happened at the former Community Correctional Facility, which is being demolished.
According to Fire Chief Bryan O’Neill, at about 11:40 a.m., six workers were at the site when one worker fell 10-12 feet into a “void space.”
Louisville Fire crews responded immediately, arriving on scene at 11:45 a.m. The chief called this type of rescue a “trench rescue.”
There was rubble and debris on top of him however, officials said he was talking to first responders. The man trapped underground only spoke Spanish, and a Spanish-speaking captain at the scene was to communicate with the worker.
O’Neill said once they cleared enough debris around his chest and arms, they provided oxygen and medical attention.
He said crews moved very slowly and carefully to ensure no additional debris fell down onto the person.
City officials announced earlier this year that the old Community Correctional Facility, which closed in 2020, would be demolished this fall to make way for a future park and greenspace in the heart of LOUMED.
Source: WHAS11
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