Updated 27 February 2025 at 11:52 IST
Telangana Tunnel Collapse LIVE: Rescue Op Enters Day 6, No Contact With Trapped Workers Yet
The rescue operation for the Telangana tunnel collapse enters day 6, with no contact yet established with the eight workers trapped inside. The incident occurred on February 22 when a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed. Despite the efforts of a multi-agency rescue team, progress has been slow due to challenging conditions, including water and slush at the site.
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On February 22, a tragic incident occurred in Telangana when a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. As the rescue operation enters its sixth day, hopes of finding the trapped workers alive are fading. The rescue team, comprising members from various agencies, is facing significant challenges due to the accumulation of water and slush at the collapse site.
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On February 22, a tragic incident occurred in Telangana when a portion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapsed, trapping eight workers inside.
27 February 2025 at 11:48 IST
Alternate routes being explored to enter the area where workers are trapped
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Officials explained that alternate access routes are being explored to reach the Tunnel Boring Machine which was stuck in the muck.
27 February 2025 at 11:25 IST
Sniffer dog to be used to locate trapped as muck solidifying
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: As sludge started solidifying inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel in Telangana, part of which collapsed trapping eight persons, rescuers are planning to use sniffer dogs to locate trapped workers.
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27 February 2025 at 11:11 IST
Rescuers cutting the part of Tunnel Boring Machine and other obstacles
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Eight personnel working on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel project were trapped after a portion of the tunnel collapsed on February 22. Two engineers and labourers of the eight trapped persons are working for Jaiprakash Associates.
27 February 2025 at 10:35 IST
Rescue ops intensified by removing obstacles to reach trapped workers
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: The teams engaged in rescuing eight persons who remain trapped in a partially collapsed SLBC tunnel have began cutting the part of Tunnel Boring Machine and other obstacles that are preventing them from going to the spot where they can search for the workers.
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27 February 2025 at 10:27 IST
Workers demand wages as project remains stalled
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Workers from Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh are demanding their unpaid wages from Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, the firm handling the tunnel project in Telangana.
27 February 2025 at 10:09 IST
Workers trapped in a Telangana tunnel for over a week
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Workers trapped in a Telangana tunnel for over a week in Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel where rescue operation is underway to rescue the workers trapped inside the tunnel after a portion of the tunnel collapsed on 22nd February.
27 February 2025 at 10:01 IST
Rescuers still unable to locate trapped workers
Telangana Tunnel collapse Live: Team of experts engaged in rescuing the eight persons who have remained trapped for the past five days in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel were able to reach the end of the tunnel.
27 February 2025 at 09:50 IST
Visuals from Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel | VIDEO
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Visuals from Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel where rescue operation is underway to rescue the workers trapped inside the tunnel after a portion of the tunnel collapsed on 22nd February.
27 February 2025 at 09:02 IST
Workers refused to work after Telangana Tunnel accident
After Telangana tunnel collapse workers have now refused to work after inside the tunnel.
27 February 2025 at 08:17 IST
Workers are trapped 13.5 km inside the tunnel.
Telangana tunnel Collapse Live: 8 workers have been trapped 13.5 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel after a section of the roof collapsed. Flooding, heavy slush, and debris are slowing the operation.
27 February 2025 at 07:55 IST
Govt says rescue ops to conclude in 2 days
Telangana Tunnel Collapse Live: Reaching Trapped Men in SLBC Tunnel Likely ‘Very Soon’, Says State Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.
27 February 2025 at 06:51 IST
Telangana tunnel rescue operation enters day 6
Telangana tunnel collapse live: The collapse has left both workers and their families deeply distressed. Those who witnessed the incident speak of fear and helplessness, while families of the trapped wait anxiously for updates.
27 February 2025 at 06:52 IST
MARCOS, BRO roped in for rescue operation...
Telangana tunnel collapse LIVE: Indian Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were called in to help with the rescue.
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Published By : Rishi Shukla
Published On: 27 February 2025 at 07:01 IST