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Emergency Response Underway Following Sur La Table Warehouse Collapse in Brownsburg
Emergency crews are responding to a major structural collapse at the Sur La Table warehouse, located at 901 E Northfield Drive in Brownsburg, Indiana.
The incident has resulted in at least one person being unaccounted for beneath a large pile of concrete debris, prompting an urgent search-and-rescue operation.
Authorities have confirmed live victims trapped beneath the collapsed structure, with reports indicating that individuals are calling for help from beneath the debris.
A woman who was trapped inside, but she has been freed.
Given the severity of the situation, emergency responders have upgraded the incident to a working rescue and are deploying additional resources to aid in extrication efforts.
Due to the complexity of the collapse, officials have requested the assistance of the Marion County Collapse Team, a highly trained unit specializing in technical rescues involving heavy debris.
This team will utilize specialized equipment and expertise to carefully navigate the unstable structure and safely extract any trapped individuals.
Firefighters, paramedics, and structural engineers are currently assessing the integrity of the remaining structure while working swiftly to locate and rescue those still trapped.
The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined, and authorities have not confirmed how many individuals were inside the building at the time of the incident.
Officials are urging the public to avoid the area to allow emergency responders unrestricted access. The situation remains active and evolving, and further updates will be provided as search-and-rescue operations continue.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.