Published on: 08/14/2026
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emergency crews rescued a construction worker who fell down a trench in DeKalb County on Friday morning.
The incident happened around 8:45 a.m. near Rainbow Academy of Learning in unincorporated Decatur. Officials said the contractor was working to replace a cement manhole when he fell off his ladder, plunging deeper into the 20-foot pit.
Watch rescue:
Firefighters worked to stabilize the scene before pulling the worker, who was alert and talking to rescue crews, out at around 10 a.m. The man was taken to a trauma facility with “moderate injuries.”
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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News Source : https://www.walb.com/2026/08/14/watch-construction-worker-rescued-after-falling-20-foot-trench-near-dekalb-county-school/
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