Crime & Safety
Man Rescued From San Ramon Trench
BREAKING: The dramatic rescue briefly shut down two San Ramon streets this morning.
SAN RAMON, CA — A man was rescued after he fell into a 6-foot trench in San Ramon this morning, police officials said via social media. The rescue was reported on Omega Road just before 10:30 a.m., according to the Pulsepoint phone application. San Ramon Valley Fire Department crews responded and police briefly shut down Omega and Purdue roads during the rescue.
The man was safely extracted after firefighters stabilized the trench. Police said the man was conscious but suffering from back pain during the rescue. Contra County County Fire Department assisted with the rescue efforts.
No other information was available.
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The injured worked has been removed from the trench. Great work by @srvfpd with a helpful assist from @ContraCostaFire & @Moraga_OrindaFD pic.twitter.com/qQCh7foFlY
— San Ramon Police (@sanramonpolice) April 12, 2017
Firefighters are shoring up the trench prior to extracting the injured worker. Male is awake but complaining of back pain. pic.twitter.com/UJdfqvqAVH
— San Ramon Police (@sanramonpolice) April 12, 2017
The intersection of Omega Rd and Purdue Rd is closed while @srvfpd rescues a male who was injured after falling in a 6 foot deep trench. pic.twitter.com/AECgJ43EZU
— San Ramon Police (@sanramonpolice) April 12, 2017
Photo courtesy San Ramon Police Department Twitter
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