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Rescue efforts underway for workers trapped in Los Angeles tunnel collapse

Credited from: ABCNEWS

  • At least 15 workers trapped after an industrial tunnel collapsed in Los Angeles.
  • More than 100 firefighters are on the scene, specializing in confined space rescues.
  • No injuries confirmed as of now.
  • Rescue efforts being complicated by noise from media helicopters.
  • All trapped workers have been reported accounted for after evacuation.

An industrial tunnel collapse in Los Angeles' Wilmington area has left at least 15 workers potentially trapped underground, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The collapse occurred Wednesday evening at approximately 8 p.m. local time, with rescue teams dispatched to the site located at 1701 N Figueroa St., which serves as the only access point to the tunnel, up to six miles from where workers may be trapped, according to LA Times, ABC News, and Reuters.

As many as 100 LAFD personnel have been mobilized to handle the rescue operation, including specialists trained for confined spaces. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with reports indicating that no injuries have been confirmed up to this point, as noted by India Times and SFGate.

The situation grew more complex due to the noise from media helicopters, which hampered communication among rescue teams, as communicated by the LAFD via Newsweek. Local officials continue to monitor the incident closely, providing updates on rescue efforts, which have evolved as workers are now reported to have been evacuated, confirming that all are accounted for as per Business Insider.

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