Update: CSFD has removed trapped individual from trench in Cimarron Hills
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Fire Department crews report they have successfully removed the trapped individual from the trench.
CSFD reports that the individual is being transported to the hospital, and at this time, the extent of their injuries is unknown.
CSFD was on the scene of a trench rescue near Cimarron Hills, close to 5789 Badenoch Terrace.
CSFD reports that a male was in a 10-foot trench buried up to his waist and that he was conscious and breathing.
Officials say Colorado Springs Utilities responded with a vacuum truck to assist with the rescue.
CSFD says Battalion 4, Truck 10, Engine 21, Heavy Rescue 17, Collapse 17, Special Operations 52, and Medical Lieutenant 74 were all on scene.
This article will be updated as new information becomes available.
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