Industrial tunnel collapses in Los Angeles: At least 15 workers trapped; rescue ops under way

At least 15 workers may be trapped underground after an industrial tunnel reportedly collapsed in Wilmington, North Carolina around 8 pm (local time) on Wednesday, authorities said.More than 100 personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) have been assigned to the emergency at 1701 N Figueroa St, which serves as the only known entry point to the tunnel, LA Times reported.Officials believe the workers could be trapped as far as six miles south of this access point, according to LAFD. Specially trained and certified search and rescue teams equipped for confined-space tunnel rescues have been dispatched to the site.Television footage showed first responders gathered around a large open shaft at the scene.LA Mayor Karen Bass in a post on X said, “The City of Los Angeles has mobilized resources to the tunnel collapse in Wilmington. More than 100 LAFD responders have been deployed, including Urban Search and Rescue teams. Thank you to all of those who are acting immediately to respond to this emergency.” This is a developing story…