Rescue teams in India are working tirelessly to save 41 workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel for the past week. Authorities are exploring five different rescue plans and have estimated that it could take up to five more days to reach the trapped workers.
On 15th Nov 2023, a tunnel under construction in the state of Himachal Pradesh collapsed, trapping the workers inside. Rescue teams have been working around the clock to reach the workers, but their efforts have been hampered by the unstable condition of the tunnel.
Authorities are now considering five different rescue plans:
- Plan A: Drilling a new tunnel
- Plan B: Creating a vertical shaft from above
- Plan C: Using a remote-controlled robot to locate the workers
- Plan D: Using a team of specialized rescue workers to enter the tunnel
- Plan E: Waiting for the tunnel to stabilize before attempting a rescue
Authorities are still evaluating the best course of action and have not yet decided which rescue plan to implement.
In the meantime, rescue workers have been able to send supplies of food, water, and medicine to the trapped workers through a narrow shaft in the tunnel. They have also been able to establish communication with the workers and provide them with emotional support.
The cause of the tunnel collapse is still under investigation. Authorities believe that it may have been caused by a combination of factors, including heavy rains and poor construction practices.
The families of the trapped workers are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. They are holding out hope that the workers will be rescued safely.
Key Points
- 41 workers have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India for the past week.
- Authorities are exploring five different rescue plans.
- Rescue workers have been able to send supplies of food, water, and medicine to the trapped workers.
- The families of the trapped workers are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.
