S.C. Firefighters Pull Children from Trench

Two fire departments teamed up to rescue two children who fell into a trench in Irmo Monday night. 

The incident happened on private property of Hollingshed Road and left the two wedged in a trench that was four to five feet deep.

• The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Trench Rescue Operations

Columbia firefighters were called to assist and with removing the two children.

Fire officials said they two suffered minor injuries and Richland County EMS transported them to the hospital for further evaluation. 

• First-due at a Trench Rescue