Construction Collapse Traps Worker in Louisville

A construction-related structural collapse occurred on East Chestnut Street in Louisville's Phoenix Hill neighborhood, trapping a man under the rubble at the site of the former Community Correctional Center, which is being demolished for a new park and greenspace project. The trapped individual, a contractor not employed by the city, fell 10-12 feet and has been communicating with rescuers, including a bilingual firefighter due to the worker's Spanish-speaking background. Louisville Fire Department's structural collapse technicians are carefully working to rescue the man safely, although the operation is progressing slowly to avoid further collapse. As of the latest reports, the man has been trapped for over eight hours, but rescue teams have made significant progress. The situation is ongoing, with updates expected as the rescue efforts continue.