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"Race Against Time: Rescuers Battle to Free Trapped Indian Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel"
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"Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Workers to be Home by Christmas as Vertical Drilling Activated"
The rescue operation to save 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, India, may take longer than expected as the blades of the auger machine used for drilling are stuck in the debris. Officials are now considering two alternatives: manual drilling or drilling from above. The National Disaster Management Authority advises patience, while an international tunnelling advisor promises to get the workers out "by Christmas". Heavy equipment is being prepared for vertical drilling, which could begin in the next 24 to 36 hours. The auger machine is currently out of commission, and once it is repaired, manual drilling will commence.
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Final Stage Reached: Rescue Mission for 41 Trapped Indian Workers in Tunnel
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Race Against Time: Rescue Efforts Intensify for Trapped Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse
The rescue operation to free 41 workers trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, has resumed after encountering a snag when a drilling machine encountered a steel structure it couldn't cut through. Gas-cutters were used to slice through the obstacle, causing a delay of around six hours. Officials hope to complete the rescue within the next 10-12 hours. The workers have been trapped since November 12 after a landslide caused a part of the tunnel to collapse. Authorities have been supplying them with oxygen, food, and water through a pipeline, and regular communication has been maintained.
Rescue Efforts Intensify for Trapped Laborers in Himalayan Tunnel
The first video footage has emerged showing the 41 trapped laborers alive inside a collapsed Himalayan tunnel, as rescue efforts continue for the tenth day. The men have been receiving food, water, and oxygen through a pipe, but efforts to open a passage through the debris have been challenging due to unstable terrain. Rescuers have successfully inserted a pipe through the rubble to deliver supplies, increasing confidence in keeping the workers safe. However, a rescue is not imminent as authorities explore various strategies, including drilling from multiple directions and seeking international assistance.
Miraculous Rescue: Trapped Indian Workers Found Alive in Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse
The first video footage has emerged of the 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, for nine days. Rescuers used an endoscopic camera to film the workers, who were seen standing in a semi-circle and communicating with officials through two-way radios. The workers were provided with their first hot meal through a wider pipe that was drilled into the tunnel. The rescue operation, which has encountered delays and obstacles, aims to create multiple escape routes for the workers. Officials remain confident that the men will be freed soon.
Rescue Efforts Intensify for Trapped Indian Tunnel Workers
The first images have emerged of 41 men trapped for over a week in a collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas, showing them communicating with rescue workers. The men are safe and have access to essential supplies. Efforts to rescue them have been hindered by the difficult terrain. A video clip revealed that the trapped men are in good spirits and are being advised to engage in light exercises and regular communication. Rescue operations are underway, including drilling horizontally through debris and exploring other plans to free the workers.
"Rescue Operation Intensifies as Australian Expert Vows to Save Trapped Indian Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel"
Arnold Dix, an Australian tunnelling expert and president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, has arrived at the Silkyara tunnel site in Uttarakhand, India, where rescue efforts have been ongoing for nine days to save 41 trapped workers. Dix expressed confidence in the rescue operation, stating that the best experts for Himalayan geology are present and a solution will be found to rescue the workers. He praised the successful push of a 6-inch pipe through the collapsed portion of the tunnel, allowing for larger quantities of food to be supplied to the trapped workers. Dix specializes in underground infrastructure and has investigated previous bombings, providing advice on risks associated with underground construction.
"International Expert Joins Rescue Mission to Deliver Food to Trapped Workers in Indian Tunnel"
Rescuers in India are attempting to send cooked food and establish a phone connection to 41 workers who have been trapped for eight days in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand state. The workers have access to light and supplies, including oxygen, dry food, water, and medicine. A second pipeline is being drilled to deliver cooked food, and officials are considering setting up an optical fiber connection to help the workers communicate with their families. Rescuers are exploring new plans to extract the workers, including drilling vertically from the top of the mountain. The cause of the tunnel collapse is still unknown.
"Indian Officials Explore Innovative Strategies to Save Trapped Workers in Tunnel"
Indian authorities are exploring five new plans to rescue 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas. The workers have been stuck since November 12 and are currently being fed through a pipe. The cause of the accident is unknown, but the region is prone to natural disasters. Rescuers had been drilling horizontally towards the trapped workers until the drilling machine broke. Alternatives being considered include a perpendicular tunnel and the insertion of a lifeline pipe. The trapped workers have received medical supplies, and a health camp has been set up near the site.
"Officials explore innovative rescue strategies for trapped workers in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse"
Indian officials are considering new plans to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand. Efforts to drill a hole have been halted due to a broken machine, but a new drill has been brought in. Alternative plans, including digging a new shaft from above, are being considered. The rescue operation could take up to four to five days. Conditions for the trapped workers are grim, with low morale reported. Rescuers have been providing them with food, water, oxygen, and medicine through a pipe.
Desperate Race Against Time: Rescuers Battle to Free Trapped Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel
Rescue efforts continue in India as emergency response teams work to retrieve 40 construction workers trapped underground for a week after a tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. Due to concerns of further debris falling, a pause-and-go approach is being used. Rescuers have drilled about one-third of the way to the trapped workers and have inserted pipes into the debris to create an escape passage. The workers are being supplied with food, water, and oxygen, but some have developed symptoms of illness. A backup drilling machine is being airlifted to assist in the rescue operations, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reviewing the situation. The tunnel is part of a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in Uttarakhand.
"Rescue Efforts Hampered by Glitches as Trapped Workers in India Tunnel Collapse Fall Ill"
Rescue efforts to free 40 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in Uttarakhand, India have been delayed due to falling debris and technical glitches. Rescuers are drilling through the rubble and inserting wide steel pipes to create a passage, but progress has been slow. Some of the trapped workers are falling sick, but they have received food, water, and medicine through narrow channels in the debris. The state government is seeking suggestions from the Indian army and foreign experts, including Thai experts who rescued a trapped football team in 2018. Falling debris has caused minor injuries to two rescue workers. The tunnel collapse occurred during road construction in a hilly area prone to landslides.