Chamoli tunnel toll stands at 8; fate of 2 still unknown as rescue operation continues
The death toll in the Chamoli tunnel accident rose to eight after rescuers recovered another worker’s body, while two workers remain missing
Rescue workers in Chamoli, Uttarakhand have recovered the eighth body from an under-construction tunnel after a suspected aquifer burst caused flooding. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, resulting in the deaths of eight workers and injuries to twelve others currently hospitalized. Two workers remain missing, with rescue efforts ongoing despite challenging conditions.
The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) tunnel, where the disaster struck, saw 22 workers on duty at the time of the accident. Rescuers are utilizing suction pumps and other equipment to aid in reaching those still trapped. The district magistrate of Chamoli has deployed additional resources to expedite the rescue operation.
Preliminary investigations suggest that rainwater saturated an aquifer above the tunnel, leading to the catastrophic burst.
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