Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Falls Bridge Lane in Potomac on Tuesday afternoon, after a trench collapse trapped a worker in dirt up to his waist.
According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer, the worker was performing utility work next to a house when the collapse occurred. More than 65 rescue workers were on scene, including MCFRS technical rescue personnel and a mutual aid technical rescue team from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
The Shock Trauma “Go Team” was on scene, and medical personnel had evaluated the worker and were monitoring his vital signs. Maryland State Police helicopters were dispatched to bring the team and provide medical transport capabilities if needed.
Falls Bridge Lane was blocked at Falls Road near the Potomac Village shopping center. Rescue efforts remained underway at the time of the latest update.
Update – Potomac, Md Falls Bridge Ln., Potomac Village, technical rescue https://t.co/FaA0CJ4WiU
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 6, 2026
