Man dead after trench collapse at Martin Road construction site

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Officials with HEMSI say a man who was trapped after a trench collapse at a construction site on Martin Road is dead.

HEMSI Spokesperson Don Webster said the incident happened at 2:47 p.m. at a construction site in the area of Old Jim Williams Road and Martin Road.

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Huntsville Fire and Rescue worked for hours to extricate the man. The Huntsville Police Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Office assisted on the scene.

Madison County Sheriffs Office Spokesperson Brent Patterson said the investigation into the incident is in its preliminary stages. He described how the man was killed…

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