A tragic incident occurred in Río Negro, Argentina, where a 49-year-old worker lost his life after being trapped underground for approximately 20 minutes during a sewer construction project in General Roca. The worker was part of a team conducting excavation work related to the city's sewage drainage plan when a portion of the ground gave way, leading to a collapse that buried three workers beneath the soil.

Emergency services, including the Volunteer Firefighters of General Roca, were alerted to the incident just before midday. Upon arrival at the scene, they learned that the collapse had occurred while the team was engaged in excavation tasks. Described by local police chief Mauro Figueroa as a "desperate scene," the situation was critical as two of the trapped workers were unconscious. The first responders urgently worked to free their airways by excavating the earth by hand and using shovels, amidst the panic and urgency of the dire circumstances.

The incident highlights the dangers associated with construction and excavation jobs, particularly in urban settings where the ground conditions can be unpredictable. The local authorities and rescue services are expected to investigate further to understand the causes behind this tragic event and to ensure that safety measures are reinforced to prevent similar occurrences in the future.