3 workers remain trapped as rescue ops continue at Uttarakhand tunnel
Six rescue workers, who entered the tunnel to assist in the operation, have also been safely evacuated and are reported to be safe
Three workers remain trapped as rescue efforts continue at the under-construction tunnel in Mayapur, Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Out of the initial 22 workers reported trapped, 19 have been successfully rescued. Seven have been confirmed dead, while 12 injured workers are receiving medical treatment. The disaster occurred when debris and water entered a 1.5 km section of the three-kilometer-long tunnel due to a landslide.
District magistrate Gaurav Kumar and other top officials are closely monitoring the rescue and relief operations. Despite challenging conditions caused by debris and water accumulation, six rescue workers were safely evacuated. The search for the remaining three workers is ongoing, with various agencies involved in the operation working on a "war footing" to rescue those still missing.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the site, though his helicopter was unable to land due to adverse weather conditions.
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