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Uttarakhand Tunnel Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 10 as Two More Bodies Found
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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The death toll in the Uttarakhand tunnel incident has climbed to 10 after authorities recovered two additional bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 12.
The death toll in the Uttarakhand tunnel incident has risen to 10 after authorities recovered two additional bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 12.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate and retrieve the missing individuals from the collapsed tunnel section. The operation has involved local police, the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority, and specialized engineering units.
Officials have urged nearby residents to remain cautious and to avoid the affected area until the site is declared safe. The cause of the collapse has not yet been confirmed, and investigations are underway.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate and retrieve the missing individuals from the collapsed tunnel section. The operation has involved local police, the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority, and specialized engineering units.
Officials have urged nearby residents to remain cautious and to avoid the affected area until the site is declared safe. The cause of the collapse has not yet been confirmed, and investigations are underway.