2 construction workers die in trench collapse at JFK Airport

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Two construction workers at JFK Airport were killed in a trench collapse on Monday morning, authorities said.

At approximately 11:08 a.m., Port Authority Police Department received a report of two workers trapped under construction rubble at JFK International Airport.

Officials responded to the scene where both workers were they were confirmed dead.

A stop order for all construction at JFK has been issued.

The Port Authority said it is conducting a thorough investigation.

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