Crime & Safety
Tunnel Collapse In Stanislaus County Kills 1, Injures 1
The site is on private property, an irrigation district spokesperson confirmed.
April 15, 2026
One person died and another was hospitalized after a construction site collapse in Stanislaus County on Tuesday, officials said.
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It happened just before 3:45 p.m. at the Canyon Tunnel Project site, located northeast of Knights Ferry near Sonora and Schell roads, the South San Joaquin Irrigation District said.
Upon receiving the call about the incident, Modesto Fire officials said two people were believed to be trapped at the remote site.
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