Hyderabad, Feb 23 (UNI) A section of the roof, approximately 3 meters in length, of the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed on Saturday near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool District, Telangana. The incident has left 6-8 workers feared trapped inside.
Rescue operations are in full swing, with the Telangana & Andhra Sub Area coordinating efforts to ensure the swift evacuation of those trapped.
The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of the Bison Division from Secunderabad has been deployed to assist in the operation. Army Medical Teams and Engineers, equipped with high-capacity pumping sets, armored hoses, excavators, JCBs, and bulldozers, are working tirelessly to clear the debris and facilitate a safe rescue.
A joint meeting involving the Civil Administration, NDRF, SDRF, Army, and tunnel construction contractors is currently underway to streamline efforts and enhance coordination. The Indian Army is collaborating closely with all stakeholders to accelerate the rescue mission and ensure the safety of those trapped inside.
The Indian Army's top priority remains the swift and safe extraction of the workers. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as the operation progresses, a defence statement said on Sunday.
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