Timeline of the various challenges faced by the evacuation teams and the evolving strategies deployed to free the trapped workers since the tunnel col.
Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: The 41 rescued workers told PM Modi that they stayed like brothers inside the collapsed tunnel, ate together, walked together and also did Yoga.
Ambulances which had lined up at the tunnel ferried the workers to a community health centre where a special 41-bed ward had been set up. Before this, the workers were given a quick medical checkup inside the tunnel. Talking to PTI over the phone, Vishal said, "We never lost hope. I am absolutely fine. All of us are fine and I am thankful to everyone for evacuating us safely."