Seven dead as water debris enter tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand
Summary
Four bodies have been recovered from an under-construction tunnel at THDC’s Pipalkoti project in Chamoli after water and debris entered the site, trapping several workers. Eighteen workers have been rescued so far, while rescue teams continue searching for the remaining trapped people.
Key Points
- Four bodies were recovered from the under-construction tunnel at THDC’s Pipalkoti project in Chamoli after water and debris entered the tunnel.
- Eighteen workers have been rescued and shifted to the district hospital, with three to four reported in serious condition.
- NDRF and SDRF teams are continuing rescue operations to evacuate the remaining trapped workers.
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered the rescue work to be carried out on a war footing.
