41 workers trapped in a tunnel rescued after 17 days
By Rimps
@Rimps85 (1095)
India
November 28, 2023 10:36am CST
Finally a "banned practice" came into rescue of 41 workers trapped in a tunnel collapse while undergoing construction work. After a high-tech, imported drilling machine broke down in the final stretch of the operation, authorities went back to "rat-hole mining" practice and brought back the workers. This has been a great feat for the rescuing team who had been working 24/7 for past few weeks.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
28 Nov
It's a big relief. I have been following the news very closely. I hope and pray that all 41 workers get the needed medical attention and recover well. Must be a trauma to stay trapped inside for two weeks.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
29 Nov
@Rimps85 Oh! They were jubilant. It was so heartwarming to see them back with their kins.
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@xstitcher (30326)
• Petaluma, California
28 Dec
So I take it the "Rat Hole mining" was a banned practice? Glad they decided to use it anyway!
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@ptrikha_2 (45514)
• India
28 Nov
Yes a big sense of relief to see all of them safe.
They are receiving sufficient medical treatment.
A well coordinated effort and big contribution of state and central governments.
However, enough should be done to prevent such incidents in the future.
News link :
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/uttarakhand-tunnel-crash-news-live-updates-trapped-workers-silkyara-uttarkashi-rescue-operation-manual-drilling-army-dhami/liveblog/105545836.cms
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@RebeccasFarm (86768)
• United States
28 Nov
Praise God the men got out of there.
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