Trench Collapse Kills Two in Alaska | Anchorage News

A tragic collapse in Delta Junction, Alaska, claimed the lives of two local residents, Paul Hebert and Jacquelyn Wilder, while they dug a 13-foot trench for a septic system. The sudden cave-in occurred around 1:26 PM, prompting an intense rescue effort by firefighters who used heavy equipment and shovels to dig through tons of dirt. The incident underscores the deadly risks of unshored excavation work—even for experienced crews—and has sparked renewed focus on safety protocols to prevent future tragedies.

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