A man who was digging a ditch for a sewer line at a residential construction site in Coquitlam died from his injuries when he became trapped.
Chief Wade Pierlot of Coquitlam Fire Rescue said the department's trench rescue team responded to the call at 11 a.m. Tuesday with equipment from the city's public works department.
"Even though we train extensively, unfortunately for the person trapped, we were unable to get there in time," Pierlot said.
The man was removed and taken to hospital.
Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Jamie Phillipson said police believe the worker was installing a sewer line at the time.
Investigators from WorkSafeBC were expected to take over the investigation Tuesday afternoon.
The name of the victim has not been released.
