Overview
Three workers were involved in installing underground piping when a trench collapsed in Clermont County, Ohio. One person died and two others were hospitalized, with rescue efforts continuing into the night.
Incident details
- The collapse occurred on December 5, 2025, in the Miami Township area near Valley Forge Drive. All surviving victims were rescued by emergency responders, according to local authorities.
- Initial reports indicated three men were trapped while excavating underground piping; two survivors were eventually rescued, and one person was pronounced deceased after retrieval from the trench.
Response and conditions
- Teams worked to reach those trapped amid mud and cold conditions; the depth of the trench was reported around 8 to 10 feet, with at least one subsequent collapse during the rescue.
- Local fire officials provided ongoing updates as responders worked to stabilize the scene and recover victims.
Context from coverage
- Local outlets described it as a trench rescue operation with evolving details as investigators gather information.
- Updates noted that the dead worker’s body was recovered from the trench after the second collapse.
Author’s summary
A trench collapse in Clermont County left 1 person dead and 2 others injured; responders faced mud and cold as they conducted a multi-hour rescue and recovery operation.
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The Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN — 2025-12-07