Worker rescued from trench collapse in Oxford Township

Published September 1, 2026 4:59 PM EDT

A 50-year-old construction worker was saved after a trench collapse Tuesday.

Emergency crews and specialty teams from across Oakland County responded to the site.

A worker had been trapped for hours as rescue efforts were carried out. 

The scene unfolded at the intersection of North Lapeer Road and Dunlap Road. 

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