06-10-2026 17:27 via cbsnews.com

Construction worker rescued by firefighters after falling down manhole in Atlanta

A construction worker who was trapped in a manhole is now rescued thanks to the quick work of the Atlanta Fire Department.Officials say the scary situation happened Tuesday morning on the 3400 block of Roxboro Road.According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, the construction worker fell around 20 feet from a ladder inside a city sewer access point that was less than 4 feet wide.While the worker was conscious and able to talk with rescuers, they weren't able to get out. While rescuers worked to get the wor
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