Excavator Falls off Bridge into Pond in Colorado

Emergency responders rescued the operator.
June 2, 2025

The operator of an excavator sustained “severe leg injuries” after the machine fell off a bridge in Colorado County, Colorado.

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According to a Facebook post by the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department, the excavator was in a construction zone on Interstate 10 when it fell off the bridge into a pond. The operator was rescued from the pond’s surface.

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