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Trench Collapse Claims Life, Two Others Rescued in Ohio

12/6/2025

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Emergency crews responded to a trench collapse in Clermont County, Ohio, on December 5, 2025.
Three men, aged 20 to 40, were buried while burying a pipe at Valley Forge Road.
The collapse occurred around 3:50 p.m., leaving one man buried up to his head, who has died.
One of the others was rescued and is alert, while the other remains buried to his waist and in stable condition.

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Story summary

Emergency crews responded to a trench collapse in Clermont County, Ohio, on December 5, 2025.
Three men, aged 20 to 40, were buried while burying a pipe at Valley Forge Road.
The collapse occurred around 3:50 p.m., leaving one man buried up to his head, who has died.
One of the others was rescued and is alert, while the other remains buried to his waist and in stable condition.