19 workers trapped after water, debris enter under-construction tunnel,Later 16 rescued

Three workers were trapped inside an under-construction THDC India tunnel near Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli.A rescue operation was started, officials said. Later, 16 trapped workers were rescued, and efforts were on to bring out those remaining, officials said. A report of debris and water filling an under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur near Pipalkoti in Chamoli district was received at around 7:05 pm on Thursday, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation. According to preliminary information, 18 to 19 workers, engaged in construction work inside the tunnel, were reportedly trapped after debris and water entered the structure. The construction work is being carried out by HCC Company. Rescue teams were immediately mobilised after receiving information about the incident. So far, 13 workers have been safely rescued, while efforts are underway to locate and rescue the remaining workers. Officials and rescue teams are continuing the operation at the site. Further details regarding the condition and number of workers still trapped are awaited. 3 workers trapped, 16 rescued as tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, water gushes in