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Trench Collapse in Brooklyn Claims One Life, Injures Another

2/27/2026

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A trench collapse on Jefferson Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn, around 8:30 a.m., killed a 47-year-old man and left a 40-year-old man in critical condition.
Firefighters and police responded to reports of two trapped workers as they removed debris for foundation work.
The New York City Department of Buildings issued a stop-work order and partial vacate orders for nearby yards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate.

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Story summary

A trench collapse on Jefferson Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn, around 8:30 a.m., killed a 47-year-old man and left a 40-year-old man in critical condition.
Firefighters and police responded to reports of two trapped workers as they removed debris for foundation work.
The New York City Department of Buildings issued a stop-work order and partial vacate orders for nearby yards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate.