On July 9th, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a collapse of a tunnel in Wilmington area, trapping 15 people. Currently, rescuers are unable to contact the trapped individuals, and it appears that the collapse has damaged communication lines. Rescue workers stated that the collapse occurred approximately 9.66 kilometers away from the only entrance of the tunnel. According to reports, the incident involved a tunnel within the Los Angeles sewage discharge tunnel project, which cost $630.5 million. The tunnel is located about 137 meters underground and was planned for completion by 2025.
A tunnel collapse in Los Angeles traps 15 people ()
The Los Angeles Fire Department in California, USA, reported on the 9th that a tunnel collapse incident occurred in the Wilmington area of the city, trapping 15 people.
Currently, rescuers are unable to contact the trapped individuals, and it appears that the collapse has damaged communication lines. Rescue workers stated that the collapse occurred approximately 9.66 kilometers away from the only entrance of the tunnel.
It is known that the incident involved a tunnel within the Los Angeles sewage discharge tunnel project, which cost $630.5 million. The total length of the tunnel is approximately 11.27 kilometers, with a width of about 5.5 meters, and is located about 137 meters underground. The construction is scheduled to be completed by 2027. The tunnel excavation project is planned for completion by 2025.