Bridgeport — Emergency crews freed an injured construction worker Thursday morning after he was trapped inside an excavator at a job site on Atlantic Street, city officials said.
A large piece of equipment fell onto the excavator, pinning the worker in the machine's cab, according to Shawnna White, Bridgeport's public information officer. The worker sustained injuries to his lower extremities and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known.
What happened and who responded
Officials said the worker remained trapped for more than two hours before being extricated, a timeframe reported by WFSB-TV and confirmed by city sources. Bridgeport fire and police led the on-scene response, and the incident drew mutual aid from surrounding departments.
- Bridgeport Fire and Police — primary responders and incident command
- Fairfield, Milford, Norwalk and New Haven fire departments — mutual-aid crews on scene
- Yale New Haven Hospital Sharps Team and Bridgeport Hospital personnel — medical teams called to the site
"Bridgeport fire, police, Fairfield fire, Milford fire, Norwalk fire, and New Haven fire all provided mutual aid," Shawnna White said.
Local impact and next steps
The location on Atlantic Street is a working commercial corridor; city officials did not immediately release information about road closures or disruptions, nor did they provide details on the construction company, the project, or any enforcement action.
Investigations into construction-site incidents typically involve municipal inspectors and may include occupational safety agencies. At this time, White said additional details were not available.
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport Fire | Primary rescue and extrication |
| Bridgeport Police | Scene control and coordination |
| Fairfield, Milford, Norwalk, New Haven fire | Mutual-aid support |
| Yale New Haven Sharps Team; Bridgeport Hospital | Medical response and transport |
Residents and motorists near Atlantic Street should expect follow-up notices from the city if investigators identify any hazards requiring road or sidewalk closures. City officials have not released a timeline for when the site will be re-opened to normal activity.
News Block will update this report as officials release more information about the worker's condition, the cause of the equipment collapse, and any agency findings.
