An industrial tunnel collapse occurred in Wilmington, potentially trapping 15 workers underground. The incident was reported around 8 p.m. on Wednesday. LAFD personnel, exceeding 100, were sent to the scene at the only access point to the tunnel, located at 1701 N. Figueroa St. The workers might be trapped as far as six miles south of this entry point. Specialized search and rescue teams trained for such confined space rescues were dispatched. News footage captured first responders on-site, surrounding a wide shaft linked to the collapse.
As many as 15 workers may be trapped underground following reports of an industrial tunnel collapse in Wilmington around 8 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said.
More than 100 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were assigned to the incident at 1701 N. Figueroa St., the site of the only entry point to the tunnel.
Search and rescue teams, specially trained, certified and equipped to handle confined space tunnel rescues, had been dispatched to the site.
TV news footage showed first responders gathered around a wide shaft at the site of the incident.
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