Collapsed retaining wall traps Buford man underground

BUFORD, Ga. --Gwinnett Fire Rescue Team members are at a home in Buford, where a retaining wall collapsed andleft a construction worker trapped in a ditch.

It happened at the rear of a home off Camp Branch Road, just next to the back patio.

Tommy Rutledge of the Gwinnett Co. Fire Department said the man was resuced but could not get out on his own. Crews believea large piece of heavy concrete, along with dirt had himtrapped face-down against the foundation and basement of the home.

Rutledge said the manwas conscious and able to speak to the team during the rescue.

He said specially trained firefighters, known as technical rescue techniciansworked to get the man free, with the help of air bags that can lift the concrete. Theyused shoring and cribbing equipment to stabilize the area to prevent further collapse.

Crews have no knowledge of any injury.

During the rescue, firefighters opened a small hole, with which they could offer treatment and be in communication with the man.

Crews tookthe man to a nearby hospital to evaluate and treat him if he is hurt.

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Collapsed retaining wall traps Buford man underground