Construction worker in critical condition after underground pipe emergency

The workers were 20 feet below ground level and around 290 feet into a sewage pipe when one of them needed immediate medical assistance.

LAKEWOOD, Wash — A construction worker is in critical condition after requiring emergency assistance while working deep underground Friday morning in Lakewood.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a confined space rescue call at approximately 9:50 a.m. at a construction site near 6800 Bridgeport Way W. 

Two workers were 20 feet below ground level and 290 feet into a sewage pipe when one of them required immediate medical assistance, according to fire officials.

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