CAVE CITY, Ky. — First responders in Cave City, Kentucky rescued a woman who had been trapped inside a 15-foot trench on Saturday, July 1.
In a social media post, the Cave City Fire Department said crews found the woman was buried in a trench that had been dug and collapsed roughly 15 feet on top of her.
Bowling Green Fire Department's helped during the five-hour rescue operation since the department has a technical trench rescue team, officials said.
The woman was eventually rescued and was quickly transported to a Louisville hospital. She is expected to survive her injuries.
Check out these photos from the rescue:
PHOTOS: Cave City woman rescued from 15-foot trench
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