A construction site in Rome turned deadly Thursday night when a hole collapsed, killing one worker and injuring another. Crews were working on a water line at Coosawattee Avenue when the ground gave way, burying both men under dirt and asphalt.
🛠️ What’s Happening: Emergency responders from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department launched a rescue effort to pull the trapped workers from the collapsed hole.
• One worker was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
• The second worker survived, sustaining a leg injury.
📌 Catch Up Quick: The collapse occurred as part of work being done on a water line, a common but hazardous task requiring precise excavation.
🌍 The Big Picture: Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, with trench collapses being a significant cause of fatalities. According to OSHA, 39 workers died in trenching incidents in 2022 alone.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
