Man rescued after becoming trapped in trench against concrete slab in Bridgeton, NJ

BRIDGETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- A worker was rescued after becoming trapped in a trench up against a concrete slab on Tuesday in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Fire and EMS crews responded to the 500 block of South Avenue just after 9:30 a.m.

Officials say it took firefighters about 20 minutes to free the man.

He was taken by helicopter to Cooper Hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.