Bridgeport News: Worker Rescued from Basement Collapse on Stratford Avenue
https://youtu.be/WiVSikhg9fE Bridgeport first responders successfully rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was trapped in the basement of a building under construction on the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. The worker became stuck after part of the building’s stone foundation collapsed, burying him up to his knees in debris. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards stated that the collapse occurred around 9:10 a.m., while the worker was believed to be performing work in the basement. After a secondary collapse, first responders had to shore up the unstable structure before continuing the rescue. “Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the worker was removed safely despite the difficult conditions,” said Chief Edwards. "The worker was standing and buried up to his knees when we…
