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Man airlifted to hospital after 'cave in' after digging 9-foot-hole in Mapleton

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A man was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition after a trench collapsed while digging a 9-foot hole Thursday evening.At 7:24 p.m., crews responded to a reported 'cave-in' at a construction site in Mapleton near Charlotte Court. Upon arrival, a man was found completely buried above his head in a 9-foot hole. City officials also responded to assist in moving approximately 5 yards of earth.The man was alert and conscious and spoke with o…

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MAPLETON, UTAH- A 24-year-old worker is in critical condition after being trapped in a ditch while working on a residential project on Wednesday night. According to Mapleton Police, the incident occurred on Thursday around 7:25 p.m. in the Charlotte Court area. Emergency teams from multiple agencies responded to the site, including the specialized heavy rescue team with personnel from Spanish Fork, Provo, Lehi and Springville. Upon arrival, emer…

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Fox 13 now broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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