A rescue operation is underway to save the eight workers trapped inside the collapsed tunnel in Telangana. The National Disaster Rescue Force and other security forces are removing debris from the spot where the collapse occurred to establish contact with the trapped workers.
#WATCH | Nagarkurnool, Telangana: Rescue operations being carried out inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel as a portion of the tunnel near Domalpenta collapsed yesterday. At least eight workers are feared trapped.
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
(Source: NDRF) pic.twitter.com/RPACdDHA9N
The National Disaster Rescue Force has released a video of the ongoing relief operation inside the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel. The video shows rescue personnel travelling on a locomotive to reach closer to the incident site. Rescue operations which began on Saturday are continuing and efforts are on to remove 200 metres of debris that has blocked rescue personnel’s access to the trapped workers.
#WATCH | Nagarkurnool, Telangana: Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says "We have reviewed the rescue operation with the representatives of the Army, NDRF, and Navy. Our Govt is working hard and putting all its efforts into saving the lives of the eight people who are trapped… pic.twitter.com/FAyMjRtJkS
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2025
A section of the under-construction tunnel near Domalpenta collapsed on Saturday and eight workers who were inside got trapped. Rescue efforts were launched immediately, with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directing Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and senior irrigation department officials to take a special helicopter to reach the site.
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Minister Reddy told ANI that the rescue operation was reviewed and efforts are continuing to rescue the trapped workers. “We have reviewed the rescue operation with the representatives of the Army, NDRF, and Navy. The state government is working hard and putting all its efforts into saving the lives of the eight people who are trapped inside,” Reddy said. He added Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi have extended all support for the rescue operation.
Telangana Tourism Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, who is also at the site said, "The incident took place when the formation of rock loosened and water and sand entered the tunnel; water and mud are filled inside the tunnel in the run-up to 13km.” The minister added the chief minister is monitoring the rescue operations and the condition of trapped workers are yet to be ascertained.
