Race Against Time: Rescuers Battle to Free Trapped Workers in North India Tunnel Collapse

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Rescuers are working to reach 40 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, after a landslide occurred at a construction project. The workers have been supplied with oxygen and water, and contact has been established with them. The tunnel is part of the Chardham all-weather road project, connecting Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rescue efforts are underway, with over 150 rescuers using drilling equipment and excavators to clear debris. This incident follows previous instances of land sinking in the region, prompting authorities to move people to temporary shelters.
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