# Trench Collapse Claims Two Lives in Delta Junction | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-07-31T22:48:52+00:00
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A tragic collapse in a 13-foot-deep trench buried two workers—68-year-old Paul Hebert and 71-year-old Jacquelyn Wilder—while they were repairing a septic system in Delta Junction. Emergency crews, including troopers and fire departments, mobilized with heavy equipment to reach them, but it was too late. The incident underscores the hidden dangers of excavation work and calls for urgent safety reviews in high-risk labor environments. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d51c630e25ccfe0

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