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In pics: Intensive efforts underway to rescue 40 trapped laborers in Uttarakhand

Reuters | Last updated on - Nov 15, 2023, 21:40 IST
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40 laborers trapped in under-construction tunnel

Continuing day-long efforts to rescue 40 trapped laborers in an under-construction tunnel on the Centre's Char Dham highway project. (Reuters photo)

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Authorities maintaining communication

Rescue authorities maintain hourly communication with trapped laborers in the collapsed tunnel. (AP photo)

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Char Dham tunnel collapsed on Sunday

The 4.5km tunnel, collapsed on Sunday, is located between Silkayara and Polgaon villages in Yamunotri, Uttarkashi district. (Reuters photo)

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Escape passage formed using steel pipes

Teams brought large steel pipes to create an escape passage for the 40 trapped workers in the collapsed tunnel. (AP photo)

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SDRF commandant monitoring tunnel rescue

Manikant Mishra, SDRF commandant monitoring Silkyara tunnel rescue, stated, "Workers are in good health." (PTI photo)

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SDRF delivers medicines through pipes

As a precaution, SDRF sent headache and fever medicines through water pipes into the tunnel. (AP photo)

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​Tunnel has electricity, dispelling darkness

SDRF commandant confirmed to TOI that there is electricity inside the tunnel, dispelling rumors of workers facing darkness. (AP photo)

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Seven-member team investigating collapse

A seven-member expert survey team investigating the tunnel collapse collected soil and rock samples inside and around the tunnel. (Reuters photo)

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