One person killed in Jersey City construction site accident

One person was killed in a construction site accident at the Stadium Plaza shopping mall in Jersey City, sources told FOX 5 News.

A 35-year-old man was installing a water line when a trench collapsed, killing him.

The collapse occurred at Route 440 and Kellogg Street at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

Representatives form the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were on site a short time later.

The shopping plaza is home to an Acme supermarket, Wendy's restaurant, pizzeria, and other stores.