Man dies after falling into a trench east of Calgary

Emergency crews say a man has died after he fell into a trench he was digging using an excavator on a property northeast of Bassano, Alta., on July 16, 2026.

First responders say a man has died following an incident involving construction equipment near the town of Bassano.

The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) was dispatched to a farm northeast of the town.

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Officials say the man was using an excavator to dig a hole when the vehicle tipped and fell in.

Despite life-saving efforts, the CFD said the man died of his injuries.

There are no further details.