The last phase of the rescue effort has been reached at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been stranded since November 12. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) predicted that by Friday or in the coming hours, the rescue effort would be successful.

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Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to wion on what vertical drilling is, why the avalanche debris keeps breaking drills, and how this rescue is endangering the lives of rescuers as well.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: 'We're within metres, we're very close' says rescuer Arnold Dix

While speaking exclusively to Wion, tunnelling expert and veteran rescuer at the Uttarkashi site, Arnold Dix sends a heartfelt message to India and the rest of the world.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Rescuer Arnold Dix's heartfelt message to India

Veteran tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, a rescuer on this operation, speaks exclusively to Wion on what happened yesterday when the drill broke down and why conducting a rescue in the Himalayas is proving to be the challenge of a lifetime.

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The great rescue mission in the Himalayas is in its last phase. Any minute now, the 41 workers who have been trapped for 12 days will be out. When it all began, there were 60 metres of rubble between the workers and the outside world. Now, only 10 metres of debris separates them from the light at the end of the tunnel.

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The tunnel collapse incident in Uttarakhand is reminiscent of similar rescue incidents that have occurred across the world in the past. From the Thai cave rescue mission back in 2018 when twelve boys of a football team aged between 11 and 16 years and their 25-year-old assistant coach got stuck in Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in Northern Thailand to the 2010 Chilean mining incident where a mine collapsed trapping 33 miners, 2300 feet underground. Have the past incidents taught any valuable lessons to countries around the world?

Tunnel rescue missions: Thailand. Peru. Chile

Watch the story of how the 12-day ordeal for the 41 men confined in the 4.5-km (3-mile) tunnel in Uttarakhand state since it caved in early on Nov. 12 is about to end. Rescuers in India hope to finish drilling through debris and free 41 men trapped in a highway tunnel in the Himalayan region after a metal obstacle slowed progress.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue live updates

Stating that rescue efforts have entered the final stages at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, a senior officer said they will reach the 41 trapped workers by Thursday morning.

Uttarkashi tunnel incident: Rescue operation in final stages

The rescuers have cautiously drilled through debris to reach the 41 trapped workers in the collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas. Ambulances, physicians and chest specialists are among 15 doctors at the site. Watch the story to see how the remaining debris needs to be drilled so that the workers push through a pipe wide enough for them to crawl out.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Rescuers close in on trapped workers

The rescuers have cautiously drilled through debris to reach the 41 trapped workers in the collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas. Ambulances, physicians and chest specialists are among 15 doctors at the site. Watch the story to see how the remaining debris needs to be drilled so that the workers push through a pipe wide enough for them to crawl out. To know more watch this interview with Vaibhav Dange (Policy Expert) and Navin Kumar Bhatnagar ( Former DIG, NDRF).

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41 workers trapped for 11 days. How close has India reached towards saving its workers? As rescuers race against time, we take you inside the daring mission. Watch WION Wideangle

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Ambulances on standby and doctors summoned to the disaster site as a multi-agency effort to rescue 41 men trapped in the Silkyara tunnel appeared close to success. Watch this story to know how experts from Thailand, Australia & Norway are part of the mega rescue mission to save the workers from the Himalayan tunnel.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Uttarkashi rescue operations in final stage in India

Rescuers drill about halfway through fallen debris to reach 41 workers trapped for ten days inside a collapsed tunnel in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Rescuers drill halfway to workers trapped in tunnel

Fresh efforts are underway in the rescue mission to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand. Our latest report looks at the multi-pronged strategy being pursued to save them from this harrowing ordeal.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Rescue efforts continue for trapped tunnel workers

It's a race against time in India's Northern State of Uttarakhand where a rescue mission is underway that has been suspended for a while. Efforts have intensified to save 40 workers trapped deep inside a collapsed Highway tunnel for seven long days.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Drilling machine brought in from New Delhi to speed up rescue

In the latest update from the ongoing rescue operation for 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed under-construction tunnel in India's Uttarakhand, a loud 'cracking sound' led to its cessation on Friday evening (Nov 17).

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Delay in rescue operation, officials blame 'fragile' nature of location

Several people are feared to be trapped after a tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand. Part of the tunnel under construction from the Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed in Uttarkashi.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Indian workers send medicines for the trapped workers | WION

In the latest attempt to create an escape passage for workers trapped inside a collapsed under-construction tunnel in India's Uttarakhand, a heavy-duty drilling machine, which was flown in by the Indian Air Force from Delhi, got into action and started boring through the rubble on Thursday (Nov 16).

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Heavy-duty drilling machine begins creating escape passage

Several people are feared to be trapped after a tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand. Part of the tunnel under construction from the Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed in Uttarkashi. The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of police of Uttarkashi District along with Uttarakhand's State Disaster Response force and police rescue teams are present at the spot. Rescue operations are currently underway as confirmed by the Chief Minister who also reacted to the incident.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: 40 workers trapped for four days in road tunnel collapse in India

After an exhaustive 70-hour rescue mission in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, officials expressed optimism that all 40 trapped labourers under a collapsed tunnel will be evacuated by Wednesday (Nov 15).

Uttarakhand tunnel mishap: How will a 3-ft pipe rescue trapped labourers?

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