Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Construction worker rescued from collapsed trench on Washington Street

Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Emergency crews rescued a construction worker Friday after he spent nearly three hours trapped shoulder-deep in a collapsed trench on the city’s west side, Indianapolis Fire Department said in a news release. Firefighters freed 23-year-old Gabriel Padgett at 1:36 p.m.

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  1. FOX 59 Indianapolis

    Man rescued from construction site trench on Indy's west side (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)

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    FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS— A man was rescued from a construction site trench on the west side of Indy Friday morning. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, firefighters were called out on the report of a person trapped within a construction site trench. Firefighters arrived at approximately 11 a.m.

  2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Construction worker rescued from collapsed trench on Washington Street (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    INDIANAPOLIS — Emergency crews rescued a construction worker Friday after he spent nearly three hours trapped shoulder-deep in a collapsed trench on the city’s west side, Indianapolis Fire Department said in a news release. Firefighters freed 23-year-old Gabriel Padgett at 1:36 p.m.

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