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31 Workers Rescued from Collapsed Wilmington Tunnel

7/10/2025

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Story summary

In a dramatic rescue on Wednesday evening, 31 workers were saved from a collapsed tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, where an 18-foot diameter wastewater management tunnel was under construction. Over 100 brave LAFD responders, including specialized Urban Search and Rescue teams, rushed to the scene, ensuring all workers emerged safely and unharmed. The project is expected to wrap up by 2027.

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Story summary

In a dramatic rescue on Wednesday evening, 31 workers were saved from a collapsed tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, where an 18-foot diameter wastewater management tunnel was under construction. Over 100 brave LAFD responders, including specialized Urban Search and Rescue teams, rushed to the scene, ensuring all workers emerged safely and unharmed. The project is expected to wrap up by 2027.