Man Struck by Backhoe, Fell Into Two-Foot Sinkhole

Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave

Published Jul 22 at 10:05 AM · Updated Jul 22 at 10:11 AM

Summary

In Philadelphia, emergency responders are addressing an incident where a man was struck by a backhoe and subsequently fell into a two-foot sinkhole. Firefighters are on the scene to assist the trapped individual.

Timeline

Jul 22, 10:05AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave.

Jul 22, 10:05AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave.

Jul 22, 10:05AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave.

Jul 22, 10:05AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave.

Jul 22, 10:05AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Burbank Rd & Alburger Ave.

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Radio Clips

PPD FarNE 7, 8 · Jul 22, 10:10AM · 0:13

723. 723. Yes, ma'am, can I have you take a hospital case, Alberger and Burbank? A male fell inside of a, I guess a two-foot sinkhole.

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PFD North Fire · Jul 22, 10:09AM · 0:14

Ladder 34 was responding. Can you repeat that message? The male was hit by what? It was hit by a backhoe. Apparently, they were digging a hole, and the backhoe knocked him into it. Ladder 34, affirmative.

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PFD North Fire · Jul 22, 10:09AM · 0:31

Attention, Medic 17. 10160 Bustleton Avenue, Suite A Alpha. Medic 17. 10160 Bustleton Avenue, Suite A Alpha. Operating emergency band. ES11. Burbank and Alberga. Okay, sir. Engine 62. Engine 62, Ladder 34 responding, Burbank and Alberga. Okay, sir. Do have you en route. Late note coming in. Apparently the patient was hit by a backhoe and knocked into a hole. Squad 72. We're responding.

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