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Man trapped in collapsed trench: WFPS

Winnipeg firefighters respond to a fire near the Disraeli Bridge on Oct. 31, 2022. A report at Winnipeg City Hall is looking at ways for firefighters to improve response times. (CTV News Photo Ken Gabel) Winnipeg firefighters respond to a fire near the Disraeli Bridge on Oct. 31, 2022. A report at Winnipeg City Hall is looking at ways for firefighters to improve response times. (CTV News Photo Ken Gabel)
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A man from south Winnipeg is recovering after being partially buried in a trench Saturday afternoon.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) said it happened at 4:10 p.m. in the 0-100 block of Orchard Hill Drive.

When they arrived, emergency crews found the man buried up to his waist in a collapsed trench.

Using heavy rescue units and a uniquely equipped truck, the Technical Rescue Task Force safely got the man out of the ground.

The patient was assessed on-scene by paramedics but did not need to go to the hospital.

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