A man has died after officials say he was trapped underground by a large rock that fell onto his legs at a quarry in Derry Township, Westmoreland County Tuesday afternoon. Westmoreland County dispatch confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that emergency personnel were on the scene at Derry Construction within the 320 block of Quarry Road following reports of a man being trapped underground by a 500-pound rock that fell at the facility. Derry Township Fire Chief Pientiene later confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that the man died as a result of the incident. Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper, was over the scene where multiple first responders were seen assessing the area. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was also told that the coroner is heading to the facility and that Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. It is unclear if anyone else was injured or what led to the incident. This is a developing story. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

A man has died after officials say he was trapped underground by a large rock that fell onto his legs at a quarry in Derry Township, Westmoreland County Tuesday afternoon.

Westmoreland County dispatch confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that emergency personnel were on the scene at Derry Construction within the 320 block of Quarry Road following reports of a man being trapped underground by a 500-pound rock that fell at the facility.

Derry Township Fire Chief Pientiene later confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that the man died as a result of the incident.

Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper, was over the scene where multiple first responders were seen assessing the area.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was also told that the coroner is heading to the facility and that Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.

It is unclear if anyone else was injured or what led to the incident.

This is a developing story.

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