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1 Killed, 1 Rescued In Trench Collapse At Housing Development Site Near Breckenridge

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - One person was killed and another was rescued after a trench collapse in the Breckenridge area on Tuesday afternoon. Two people were involved in the collapse at a site along Sallie Barber Road in unincorporated Summit County.

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A contractor was installing utilities for a new housing development that overlooks the Breckenridge Ski Area. Rescue efforts were underway into the night Tuesday.

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OSHA will lead the investigation into the deadly trench collapse.

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