The blades of the auger machine drilling the collapse Silkyara tunnel were on Saturday stuck in the debris, forcing officials to consider switching to other options that could drag the rescue of 41 workers trapped inside for several more weeks.
Professor Arnold Dix, an Australia-based underground expert, is busy in the rescue work of 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel. | Latest News India
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse LIVE Updates: On November 12, it was reported that a portion of the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot collapsed due to debris falling in the 60 metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel
Rescuers achieved a breakthrough at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, sending a 6-inch lifeline to trapped workers, providing hot Khichdi for the first time. Initially, 41 laborers were trapped due to a collapse in an under-construction tunnel. Efforts involve using pipelines, machinery, and specialized equipment from various agencies. Ongoing operations aim to evacuate workers using different approaches amidst challenges, with continual government support and constant efforts to ensure safety and morale.