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.