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Hydro Tunnel Collapse in Chamoli Leaves 5-6 Trapped, 13 Rescued
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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A hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand collapsed, trapping five to six workers while rescue teams saved thirteen.
A hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand collapsed early this week, trapping five to six workers inside the tunnel. Rescue teams from the state’s disaster response units and local police arrived on the scene within hours and managed to extricate thirteen workers who were caught in the collapse.
The incident occurred during routine maintenance work on the tunnel, which is part of the region’s hydroelectric power infrastructure. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the collapse, but preliminary investigations suggest a structural failure.
Local officials have called for a thorough safety audit of the tunnel and other similar structures in the area. The rescue operation is ongoing, with teams working to locate and free the remaining trapped workers. No fatalities have been reported so far.
The Uttarakhand government has pledged additional resources to support the rescue effort and to review safety protocols across the state’s hydroelectric projects.
The incident occurred during routine maintenance work on the tunnel, which is part of the region’s hydroelectric power infrastructure. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the collapse, but preliminary investigations suggest a structural failure.
Local officials have called for a thorough safety audit of the tunnel and other similar structures in the area. The rescue operation is ongoing, with teams working to locate and free the remaining trapped workers. No fatalities have been reported so far.
The Uttarakhand government has pledged additional resources to support the rescue effort and to review safety protocols across the state’s hydroelectric projects.