Rescue efforts continue to reach workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand

Rescue efforts continue to reach workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand
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Rescuers in India are working tirelessly to save 41 workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for ten days. The workers, who have been provided with essential supplies including light, oxygen, food, water, and medicine, are safe so far. The cause of the tunnel collapse has not been identified yet, but the region is susceptible to landslides, earthquakes, and floods. The rescue effort has been hampered by challenges in drilling through the tough mountainous terrain. However, progress has been made, with 42 meters drilled through out of an estimated 60 meters. The rescue team hopes to finish drilling by Thursday to create a wide enough pipe for the workers to crawl out of. The drilling process has been time-consuming, but authorities remain optimistic and are pushing to complete the operation soon. Possible obstacles in the debris include large boulders, stones, and metal girders. The workers’ families are anxiously waiting for their loved ones to be rescued and have gathered at the accident site. The trapped workers are mostly low-wage earners from poor states in northern and eastern India. Despite the challenging circumstances, the workers remain positive and in good mental health. The rescue site has been equipped with medical professionals and ambulances to provide immediate care and transportation as soon as the workers are freed.

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