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Two workers trapped in Downers Grove storm sewer as rescue continues, officials say

By Cody King
FOX 32 Chicago
Downers Grove
Published July 27, 2026 3:37 PM CDT
Published July 27, 2026 3:37 PM CDT

The Brief

    • Two contractor workers became trapped in a storm sewer Monday afternoon at a work site in the 800 block of Curtiss Street in Downers Grove.
    • Police were alerted around 12:50 p.m., and the Downers Grove Fire Department launched a technical rescue operation as severe weather moved through the area.
    • As of 3:15 p.m., the rescue remained underway, and officials had not released details on the workers' conditions or what caused the incident.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Two contractor workers are trapped in a storm sewer in Downers Grove as severe weather moves through the Chicago suburbs.

Workers trapped in storm sewer in Downers Grove

The backstory:

Downers Grove police said officers were flagged down at about 12:50 p.m. Monday by workers at a storm sewer construction site in the 800 block of Curtiss Street. 

Workers told officers that two contractors were trapped in a storm sewer beneath the street.

The Downers Grove Fire Department responded to the scene and launched a technical rescue operation.

What's next:

As of 3:15 p.m., the rescue operation remained underway. Authorities have not released additional details about the workers' conditions or what caused them to become trapped.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The Source: The information in this article was provide by the Village of Downers Grove, Downers Grove police and fire departments. 

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