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Manual Digging

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disasterrescue-operations2 years ago

"Race Against Time: Rescuers Battle to Free Trapped Indian Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel"

Rescuers in India are preparing to manually dig in the final phase of rescuing 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel for over two weeks. After a failed attempt to drill vertically, the drilling machine was replaced and excavation has reached about 150 feet horizontally. The workers have been supplied with food and oxygen through pipes, and their families have gathered at the site for updates. Uncertainty surrounds the timeline of the rescue operation, but experts hope the workers will be reunited with their families by Christmas.

disasterrescue-operations2 years ago

"Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Rescuers Overcome Obstacles to Save Trapped Workers"

Rescue efforts to save 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, have been delayed due to a broken drilling machine. Rescuers will now dig manually to reach the workers, who have been trapped for two weeks. The operation is challenging due to debris containing rocks, stones, and metal. The faulty machine will be removed, and manual drilling will commence. Despite the setback, tunnelling experts remain confident that the workers will be rescued. The workers have been receiving essential supplies and are in good spirits.