Seven killed in tunnel accident at Indian hydropower project

Water and debris burst into a state-run hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand following a landslide.

At least 7 killed in India after hydropower project tunnel collapses

A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, leaving at least seven workers dead, officials said on Friday. A rescue operation was launched after a sudden rush of water and debris entered the tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Chamoli district later on Thursday night, said top district official Gaurav Kumar. Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and another three...

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India news: 7 dead, 3 trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse

A rescue operation continues on Friday morning after a tunnel disaster in India's Uttrakhand state. An Air India flight that had suffered a 300-foot drop briefly lost key flight controls, a probe says. DW has more.

3 workers remain trapped as rescue ops continue at Uttarakhand tunnel

Six rescue workers, who entered the tunnel to assist in the operation, have also been safely evacuated and are reported to be safe

3 Still Trapped In Uttarakhand Tunnel, Rescuers Battle Rain, Tough Conditions

A total of 22 people were working inside the tunnel when a large volume of water suddenly rushed in and swept away many of them

Seven workers killed, 19 rescued in India tunnel accident

Seven workers died and 19 were rescued after a landslide in an India tunnel accident in Uttarakhand. Learn more about the disaster and ongoing rescue effor Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-workers-killed-19-rescued-in-india-tunnel-accident/

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