Two workers killed in Maryland trench collapse during home renovation
(UI) — According to the Associated Press (AP), two construction workers lost their lives Friday after a trench collapsed while they were working on a home renovation project in Catonsville, Maryland, fire officials confirmed.
The incident occurred the morning of Feb. 28 when a retaining wall inside the trench gave way, trapping the workers, Lt. Twana Allen of the Baltimore County Fire Department told AP. Emergency crews quickly responded and launched a rescue effort.
Before retrieving the victims, responders had to stabilize the trench and clear away debris, officials said. The recovery process lasted until the evening. Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the collapse, Allen said.
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