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Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Claims 8 Lives, Search Continues for 2 Missing
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🗓 15 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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A tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand has increased the death toll to eight, with authorities still searching for two missing persons.
A tunnel collapse on a highway in Uttarakhand has raised the death toll to eight, according to local authorities. Rescue teams are still combing the wreckage for two missing individuals who were trapped inside the tunnel.
The incident occurred during a heavy rainstorm that caused the tunnel to give way, trapping several motorists. Emergency services responded promptly, but the severity of the collapse hindered immediate access to the site.
Officials have urged nearby residents to stay away from the area while search and rescue operations continue. The government has pledged additional resources to assist the ongoing efforts.
The incident occurred during a heavy rainstorm that caused the tunnel to give way, trapping several motorists. Emergency services responded promptly, but the severity of the collapse hindered immediate access to the site.
Officials have urged nearby residents to stay away from the area while search and rescue operations continue. The government has pledged additional resources to assist the ongoing efforts.