Man rescued after becoming trapped in trench against concrete slab in Bridgeton, NJ

Rescue Man rescued after becoming trapped in trench against concrete slab in Bridgeton, NJ Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment By 6abc Digital Staff Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:52PM Share BRIDGETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- A worker was rescued after becoming trapped in a trench up against a concrete slab on Tuesday in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Fire and EMS crews responded to the 500 block of South Avenue just after 9:30 a.m. Officials say it took firefighters about 20 minutes to free the man. Man dead, 2 juveniles injured in Burlington, New Jersey shooting 14 minutes ago Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in murder of missing girl 1 hour ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather He was taken by helicopter to Cooper Hospital. His condition is unknown at this time. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics BRIDGETON NEW JERSEY CUMBERLAND COUNTY RESCUE CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT Royal Caribbean cruise ship worker found floating miles offshore, rescued by fishermen 1 dead after helicopter crashes in water near Miami during photo shoot: Authorities US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 off Mexico's Baja Coast 39th anniversary of 'Baby Jessica' who fell down well in 1987 Watch Live ON NOW Man dead, 2 juveniles injured in Burlington, NJ shooting 14 minutes ago Autopsy report reveals new details in murder of missing girl 1 hour ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78 41 minutes ago 'Suspected homicide' under investigation on cruise ship that docked in Texas: FBI 35 minutes ago Measles case confirmed in Bucks County, health officials say AccuWeather: Milder this afternoon Will the US lose its measles elimination status? An upcoming meeting could decide 1 hour ago