Number Of Trapped Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse Latest News
Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse Latest News: Day 7 New Drilling Machine Arrived From Delhi To Rescue Workers, Rescue workers in Uttarakhand are awaiting the arrival of a second digging rig on Saturday to continue their efforts to reach workers trapped in the collapsed highway tunnel for nearly a week. , The initial 40 people trapped in the tunnel in the state since Sunday morning have been revised to 41 by the Crisis Management Agency. Officials have declared that all are safe. According to the state-run National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation, rescuers were trying to restart drilling equipment on Friday when they heard a “massive cracking sound”, forcing them to halt operations.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | Morning visuals from the spot; relief and rescue work halted at Silkyara Tunnel
Speaking to ANI Anshu Manish Khulko, Director of the tunnel-making company NHIDCL, said that at present the drilling work in the tunnel has stopped.… pic.twitter.com/ZhNAsdAtRX
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Indian Air Force (IAF) Support
An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 cargo plane has been sent from Indore to Dehradun to transport about 22 tonnes of essential commodities as the rescue operation continues at the Silkiara tunnel site in Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse. By Friday afternoon, the rescue team had successfully unearthed 24 meters of debris in the Silkiara tunnel using powerful equipment after working tirelessly day and night. Because of this progress, they are reaching out to workers who have been in jail for a long time.
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Progress In Debris Removal and Essential Supplies for workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse
The tunnel under construction on the Jamunotri National Highway connecting Silkyara and Dandalgaon in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand collapsed at 5.30 am on Sunday. While officials claim people are safe, communication has been through walkie-talkies, and food and oxygen are being delivered through water pipes. According to the District Emergency Operations Centre, workers from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, Assam are among those trapped in the tunnel.
Conclusion For Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse Latest News: Day 7 New drilling Machine Arrived From Delhi To Rescue Workers
Day 7 is a turning point in the unfolding story of tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. The arrival of drilling machines in Delhi has brought new hope to a challenging situation. As the rescue operation continues, the collective resilience and determination of those involved highlights the indomitable spirit of humanity
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