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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue save man who suffered deep fall at construction site

Man pulled, rescued from deep trench by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Man pulled, rescued from deep trench by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue 00:24

MIAMI -- A man was hospitalized after he fell into a deep trench at a construction site, according to Miami-Dade fire. 

The incident happened on early Sunday morning at 21630 SW 119 Avenue. 

According to Miami-Dade Fire, five crew members arrived to find a person had fallen into a 10 to 12-foot-deep trench.

Firefighters immediately used a ladder to gain access into the trench to locate and stabilize the man, safely removing him. 

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The man was transported by ground to a local area hospital. 

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