Worker Rescued After Bridgeport Building Collapse

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a 35-year-old construction worker was rescued after being trapped up to his knees in debris following two partial collapses of a building's stone foundation on Stratford Avenue. The structure, a 100-year-old mixed-use building under renovation, collapsed due to the age and integrity of its rock-based foundation. Firefighters faced challenging conditions, shoring up the unstable structure to safely extricate the worker over several hours. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his lower extremities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and local authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause and ensure future site safety. Mayor Joe Ganim praised the first responders for their swift and effective action, which prevented a potential tragedy.