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1 person injured in industrial accident in West Palm Beach

Trauma Hawk file photo from Aug. 20, 2021
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — One person is injured following an industrial accident in West Palm Beach Monday evening, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

The incident occurred at 7 p.m. along the 20000 block of State Road 80, near Lion Country Safari.

According to PBCFR, the victim was trapped in a tunnel at the industrial worksite and was extricated by firefighters.

The patient was transported by air to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown.

No more information was immediately available.