India: Under-construction tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand, 36 feared trapped; rescue efforts in progress
Collapsed under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Dandalgaon
A tunnel collapsed in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on Saturday (Nov 11) night leaving at least 36people trapped. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the dozens of workers who are believed to be inside the under-construction structure.
However, no casualties have been reported as of now.
At approximately 4 am, the 150-metre portion of the four-and-a-half-kilometre tunnel collapsed.The tunnel links Silkyara to Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway.Emergency response teams from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) have been swiftly deployed to the site upon the direction of SDRF Commander Manikant Mishraunder the leadership of Inspector Jagdamba Vijalwan.
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The teams arrived at the incident site with the necessary rescue equipment.The rescue efforts are currently in progress.
The rescue work is undergoing in coordination with other rescue units. DM and SP of Uttarkashi district also reached the spot along with police, revenue teams.
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Reports citing authorities indicated there is a necessity to clear about 200 metres of the slab for the tunnel's reopening and rescue of the trapped workers inside it.
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To assist the trapped labourers who are stuck, one oxygen pipe has also reportedly been inserted through a narrow opening.
The tunnel intended to link Silkyara to Dandalgaon in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It is part of the Char Dham Road Project, the foundation stone of which was laid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The project was initially slated for completion by March 2020, but the deadline has been extended to December 2024.
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The collapsed tunnel was expected to shorten the journey from Uttarkashi to Yamunotri Dham by 26 kilometres.
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