A construction worker was rescued from a collapsed trench at a worksite in Overland Park Tuesday afternoon, according to a fire department spokesperson.

Firefighter crews from several area departments responded just after noon to the area of 159th Street and Mission Road after reports of the incident.

According to a news release, a man in his 30s was working to connect a sewer line when the trench gave way and collapsed.

Co-workers at the job site called 911 immediately, prompting a response from the Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, and Johnson County fire crews.

Firefighters and paramedics braced the trench walls and freed the construction worker.

During the rescue, the worker was breathing and talking to firefighters. Crews said the worker appeared to be stable at the time.

Paramedics transported the man to a hospital, where he was recovering on Tuesday, according to a news release.

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