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7 Workers Killed, 3 Missing in Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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A tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand has claimed the lives of seven workers and left three others missing, authorities say.
A tunnel under construction in Uttarakhand collapsed on Tuesday, killing seven workers and leaving three others missing. The incident occurred in a remote area of the state, where the tunnel was being excavated to improve connectivity.
Rescue teams from the state’s disaster management authority and local police are conducting a search and rescue operation in the collapsed section. They are using heavy machinery and breathing apparatus to reach trapped workers.
The Uttarakhand government has urged all residents to stay away from the site for safety reasons. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the missing workers are trapped inside the tunnel or have evacuated.
The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for underground construction projects across the state.
Rescue teams from the state’s disaster management authority and local police are conducting a search and rescue operation in the collapsed section. They are using heavy machinery and breathing apparatus to reach trapped workers.
The Uttarakhand government has urged all residents to stay away from the site for safety reasons. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the missing workers are trapped inside the tunnel or have evacuated.
The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for underground construction projects across the state.