Uttarakhand tunnel mishap: 3 feared trapped, 16 brought out as rescue efforts continue

At least three workers were feared trapped on Thursday after water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, officials said.

Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) are also involved in the operation.

16 workers brought out safely

According to information released by the state government, around 18 to 19 workers were trapped inside the tunnel at about 7pm.

So far, 16 workers have been safely rescued, while efforts are continuing to bring out those still inside.