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7 Workers Dead, 14 Injured in Chamoli Tunnel Collapse
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 07:41 AM
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A sudden collapse in the Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand trapped 22 workers, resulting in 7 fatalities and 14 injuries.
A sudden collapse in the Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, trapped 22 workers on Tuesday, leading to seven deaths and fourteen injuries.
Rescue teams from the state administration, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) worked through the night to extricate the trapped workers. Twenty workers were successfully brought to safety, while one remains missing.
The incident occurred when debris and water rushed into the tunnel, causing a sudden blockage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse and are reviewing safety protocols for the ongoing hydroelectric project.
Local officials have expressed deep concern over the tragedy and pledged support for the families of the victims.
Rescue teams from the state administration, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) worked through the night to extricate the trapped workers. Twenty workers were successfully brought to safety, while one remains missing.
The incident occurred when debris and water rushed into the tunnel, causing a sudden blockage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse and are reviewing safety protocols for the ongoing hydroelectric project.
Local officials have expressed deep concern over the tragedy and pledged support for the families of the victims.