MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A retaining wall collapsed in Oxford, Mississippi on Tuesday evening, trapping one person for three hours, officials say.
Oxford Fire Department says at 5:08 p.m., they responded to 601 Commerce Parkway regarding a collapsed retaining wall where there was one person trapped in the hole.
Reports state that a total of 23 firefighters responded to the scene including Oxford Police Department and Baptist Ambulance.
OFD was able to rescue the person trapped in the hole three hours later at 8:22 p.m.
Emergency Medical Services then took the victim from the scene. But their condition is unknown at this time.