Worker killed, another injured after water main rupture at construction site in The Villages
By Allison Petro & Avery Everett
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THE VILLAGES, Florida (WESH) — One worker was killed, and another was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a water main ruptured at a construction site in The Villages, according to public safety officials.
The Villages Public Safety Department said crews responded around 7:53 a.m. to the intersection of McNeill Drive and Harmony Drive after receiving reports of a water main rupture involving two workers. The scene was close to Corbin Trail, north of Central Parkway.
Officials said construction crews were working inside an excavation trench when a pressurized water main ruptured, sending water into the excavation and knocking both workers into the trench.
One worker managed to escape but suffered serious injuries. The second worker became trapped beneath water and mud.
Firefighters and paramedics arrived and began providing medical care while coordinating rescue efforts.
Rescue crews worked to locate and free the trapped worker from the flooded, mud-filled excavation. Despite their efforts, the worker was pronounced dead, according to officials.
Crews later recovered the victim from the trench.
The second worker was treated at the scene and transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert.
The Wildwood Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
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