Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: At least 40 people feared trapped, rescue operations underway

Credit: DNA- Published on November 13, 2023
A team from the State Disaster Response Team (SDRF) and the police are in charge of the ongoing rescue operations.

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Published on November 16, 2023 -  03:35
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Ongoing Rescue and Relief Efforts| CM Dhami Reviews Status| Oneindia
After the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse on November 12, trapping 40 laborers, rescue efforts continue into the fifth day. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews ongoing operations. Advanced American-made drilling equipment aids in the challenging task. Union Minister General VK Singh (Retd) highlights the 2 km space where the workers are trapped, emphasizing swift rescue efforts with international expert involvement and a new, efficient drilling machine. Col. Deepak Patil notes positive responses from laborers after Minister Singh's assurance. A heavy drilling machine and essential supplies are deployed at the site. #UttarkashiRescue #TunnelCollapseRelief #EfficientDrilling #VKSinghAssurance #LaborerResponse #HeavyDrillingMachine #BrahmakhalYamunotriHighway #NewDelhiDispatch ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.124~

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