India Tunnel Collapse: Dozens of Workers Trapped in Uttarakhand Construction Mishap

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Source: Al Jazeera English
India Tunnel Collapse: Dozens of Workers Trapped in Uttarakhand Construction Mishap
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Dozens of construction workers are feared trapped after a road tunnel they were building collapsed in India's Uttarakhand state. Rescue efforts are underway to reach the workers, who are believed to be trapped beneath piles of debris. The incident occurred during a shift change, and up to 41 workers are reported to be trapped inside. The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect two Hindu shrines, partially collapsed due to a landslide. Accidents on construction sites are common in India, and efforts are being made to safely rescue the trapped workers.

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