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Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a partial collapse of an industrial tunnel in Los Angeles, with no major injuries reported. The tunnel, part of a large wastewater project, collapsed about 6 miles in from the entrance, trapping workers underground. Authorities praised the workers' calm response and are investigating the cause before resuming work.
All 31 workers involved in a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles' Wilmington area escaped unharmed after scrambling over debris; the incident occurred during the construction of a sewer upgrade project, and rescue efforts were successful with no injuries reported.
A partial collapse of an LA County sanitation tunnel under construction in Wilmington led to 31 workers escaping safely with no injuries, prompting a major rescue effort and halting work on the project as investigators assess the damage and determine the cause of the incident.
Dozens of workers were safely rescued after a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, with all 31 workers emerging unharmed from the debris, as authorities investigate the cause of the incident during a major wastewater project.
Thirty-one workers were rescued after a tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, with most being evaluated medically; the incident involved a structure failure during tunnel construction, but all workers were safely brought to the surface with the help of over 100 first responders.
Over 100 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel rescued at least 31 workers after a tunnel collapse at an industrial wastewater project, with most workers safely exiting the site and being evaluated by paramedics. The rescue involved specialized confined space techniques, and the incident drew praise for first responders' quick action.
After 17 days, 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state were successfully rescued. In addition to high-tech tools, a team of rat miners, who practice an illegal craft, played a crucial role in the rescue operation. The workers were trapped in the under-construction Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel, part of a pilgrimage program, which collapsed due to unstable terrain and lack of emergency exits. Despite setbacks with machinery, the rat miners manually drilled through the debris, using a technique known as rat mining, and successfully retrieved all the workers. Rat mining, resembling rats burrowing holes, is a controversial method banned in 2014 due to safety concerns.
All 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for 17 days have been successfully rescued, bringing an end to a massive rescue operation. The workers emerged in good health and were greeted with joy and celebration by locals, relatives, and government officials. The rescue effort, which involved multiple agencies, overcame setbacks and involved digging through rocks and debris by hand after a drilling machine broke down. The workers were provided with food, water, and oxygen throughout their ordeal, and their families had camped out at the site in hopes of their safe return. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised their courage and patience, while some experts raised concerns about the impact of the construction project on the fragile conditions in the upper Himalayas.
Rescuers in India have successfully freed 41 workers who were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days. The workers were brought out through a narrow pipe and taken to the hospital for check-ups, with no injuries reported. The rescue effort faced numerous setbacks but was ultimately completed thanks to the efforts of "rat-hole" miners who manually drilled through the rock. The Silkyara tunnel is part of a major infrastructure project connecting Hindu pilgrim sites in the Himalayas. Environmentalists and residents have blamed rapid construction for the tunnel collapse, highlighting concerns about the impact on the region's ecosystem.
Rescuers in India have successfully reached 41 construction workers who were trapped underground for almost three weeks after a tunnel collapsed in the Himalayas. The rescue efforts faced numerous challenges, including failed drilling machines and environmental concerns surrounding the infrastructure project. The collapsed tunnel highlights the pitfalls of India's development boom and the need for better disaster management and environmental impact assessments. The workers are now being slowly extracted, bringing hope to their families who have been anxiously waiting for their safe return.
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Indian rescuers, including "rat miners," have successfully drilled through rocks and debris to reach 41 construction workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas for 17 days. The workers will be pulled out one by one on wheeled stretchers through a narrow pipe. The rescue operation was made possible by the efforts of the rescuers and the prayers of millions of Indians. The workers have been receiving essential supplies through a pipe, and now efforts are underway to evacuate them to a nearby hospital. The tunnel is part of a major infrastructure project and the cause of the collapse is still unknown.
After 17 days, a team of "rat miners" in India successfully reached 41 men trapped in a Himalayan highway tunnel that partially collapsed on November 12. The rat-hole miners, experts in a traditional method of coal mining, manually drilled through the debris to create a narrow passageway. Rescuers had previously attempted to reach the trapped workers using heavy machinery but were unsuccessful. The trapped men will undergo medical checks after their rescue. Rat-hole mining is a banned method of manual coal extraction that is damaging to the environment and has unsafe labor conditions, but it remains prevalent in parts of India.
Rescue efforts to save 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas have been unsuccessful for 16 days. After failed attempts with heavy machinery, rescuers are now resorting to drilling vertically from the top of the hill and manually removing debris using a technique called rat-hole mining. The operation is expected to take at least four more days to reach the trapped men. The Indian government has ordered a safety audit of other tunnels being built by the country's highway authority.
Rescue operations to reach the 41 Indian workers trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand state have suffered a major delay after the drilling machine broke down. Rescuers are now exploring new ways to reach the workers, including vertical drilling and manual digging. The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of the tunnel collapsed due to a landslide. The operation has been challenging due to falling boulders, loose soil, and metal inside the tunnel. Authorities are also concerned about bad weather conditions in the region.