Desperate Rescue Efforts Underway in Uttarakhand as Tunnel Collapse Traps Dozens
In a race against time, emergency teams in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, are employing powerful hydraulic equipment to force steel pipes through rock and debris, attempting to rescue more than 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel since Sunday. The Silkyara tunnel collapse has sparked a massive rescue operation, with challenges mounting as authorities strive to reach those stranded within. The focus of the rescue mission has shifted to utilizing hydraulic jacks to push steel pipes through heaps of debris. Initial attempts to cut through fallen rocks proved challenging, prompting a change in strategy to navigate the difficult terrain and extract the trapped workers from the collapsed tunnel. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a section of the Silkyara tunnel gave way, trapping workers who were either heading out or preparing to start their shift. Though initial reports suggested a landslide triggered the collapse, a thorough investigation is now underway to determine t...