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Tunnel collapse in Coppell leaves one dead
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Dominga Gutierrez , as published by NBC DFW
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Emergency responders, including DFW Urban Search and Rescue, were called to the scene.
A worker's life was lost in a tragic accident in Coppell. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Rescue efforts were extensive, involving crews cutting through a concrete floor to reach the victim.
The worker was trapped after a collapse occurred while manual digging was underway. Emergency responders, including DFW Urban Search and Rescue, were called to the scene. Further details about the incident are available from Dallas Fire-Rescue, who responded to the emergency call at a location in Coppell.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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