Person pinned under conveyor belt at Lubbock concrete plant in critical condition

Published: Apr. 21, 2026 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is in critical condition after an industrial accident at a concrete plant Tuesday morning.

Before 9 a.m., Lubbock Fire Rescue’s Heavy Rescue team was called to a concrete plant near Erskine Street and North Avenue K for a report of an individual who was trapped under a conveyor belt.

LFR says the individual pinned underneath the conveyor belt was safely removed and transported to UMC for their injuries.

At this time, LFR says that individual is in critical condition.

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