31 workers rescued from industrial tunnel collapse in Wilmington – NBC Los Angeles

Thirty-one workers were rescued Wednesday after an industrial tunnel collapsed in Wilmington, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said.

The collapse was reported just before 8 p.m. near the intersection of South Figueroa Street and Q Street.

As many as 31 tunnel workers were rescued and accounted for following the collapse, according to the officials.

The collapse occurred approximately six miles south of the access location, LAFD said.

More than 100 LAFD first responders were assigned to assist. Search and Rescue teams were also activated to help with confined tunnel rescues.

Workers were brought up in groups of 8 using a crane at the construction site.

NewsChopper captured workers hugging in relief as they were brought back up to the surface.

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