Person rescued from trench box airlifted to hospital

Update (5:36 PM): El Paso Water says the incident happened with a contractor working on one of the utility's projects.

"We are aware of the unfortunate incident that occurred today involving a contractor working on one of our projects.  While this individual is not an employee of El Paso Water, our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.  Please refer any question to Jordan Foster Construction."

Update (3:40 PM): The person was airlifted to a hospital.

Update (3:32 PM): FireSTAR is currently making contact with the patient at this time. Crews have pulled the person out.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Fire Department crews are trying to get out a person trapped in a trench box. Trench boxes are used to hold up the sides of trenches to prevent their collapse.

The call for assistance first came in about 20 minutes ago. Officials say the person is blocked by construction machinery and needs help getting out. Injuries are uncertain at this point.

FireSTAR has also been contacted.

This is happening at 800 Winn Road near Rio Bosque Park.