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Rescue Efforts Continue for Workers Trapped in Indian Tunnel Collapse

Despite setbacks and challenging conditions, officials remain hopeful for the rescue of 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand, India.

  • 41 workers have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand, India since November 12, 2023.
  • Rescue teams have been working to drill through approximately 57 meters of debris to reach the trapped workers.
  • Despite several setbacks, including damaged drilling equipment and difficult terrain, officials remain hopeful that the workers will be rescued soon.
  • Trapped workers have been supplied with oxygen, food, water, and medicine through a pipeline.
  • The National Highways Authority of India has announced a safety audit of all under-construction tunnels across the country in response to the incident.
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