Two workers trapped in trench at Epping have been rescued

A massive rescue operation has freed two workers who became trapped four metres underground after the trench they were working in collapsed.

A worker is rescued from a collapsed trench in Epping. Picture: Ian Currie

Two men have been freed following a trench collapse in Epping.

Paramedics have taken both men to hospital in a stable condition following their rescue.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a trench collapse on High St in Epping about 11.50am.

MFB trench specialists along with Ambulance Victoria are working to free the workers.

One of the two rescued men is ferried to a waiting ambulance. Picture: Ian Currie

An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said one of the victims, a man in his 20s was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with a leg injury.

The other, a man in his 50s, went to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with suspected crush injuries.

Emergency services have been called to reports of a trench collapse at High Street Epping. Two men are trapped, rescue efforts are underway. #7News pic.twitter.com/ptcMsucQNg

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