Rescue team only 12 meters away from 41 trapped workers in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse

Advancing steadily toward their objective, rescue teams have successfully drilled wide pipes up to a depth of 45 meters through the debris in the Silkyara tunnel collapse. They now face the task of drilling an additional 12 meters to reach the 41 workers who have been trapped inside for the past 10 days, according to officials' statements on Wednesday. Elaborate healthcare arrangements have been put in place for the workers as they emerge through the pipe, ensuring immediate medical attention.

Bhaskar Khulbe, former advisor to the prime minister’s office, provided an



update at the site, stating, “We are very happy to inform you that (drilling of) a length of six meters has been achieved over the past one hour. Hopefully, the next two to three hours will be comfortable in terms of assembling for the next push and attaining what all of us are waiting for. I hope that when we assemble again at 8 p.m., we have some similar good news to share with you.” Khulbe has been consistently updating the media on the rescue progress.

To reach the workers stranded since November 12, rescuers aim to drill a total depth of approximately 57 meters.