Construction worker recovering after getting trapped in trench in NJ

Wednesday, November 29, 2017
WOODBRIDGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A construction worker is recovering after getting stuck in a trench at a work site in New Jersey.

Newscopter 7 was over the scene in Woodbridge Wednesday afternoon when the worker was pulled out.
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He was trapped up to his waist in the trench, but he appeared to be conscious throughout the rescue.
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Firefighters first used shovels and then tied ropes around the worker, pulling him to the surface with a forklift.
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