Telangana: SLBC tunnel collapses in Nagarkurnool, rescue operations underway

ANI February 22, 2025 237 views

A critical tunnel collapse at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Nagarkurnool has left eight workers trapped underground, triggering an intense rescue mission. Special teams from Hyderabad are rapidly mobilizing to reach the workers believed to be approximately 13 kilometers inside the tunnel. While around 50 workers were initially working during the morning shift, several managed to escape immediately after the sudden collapse. Authorities are working urgently to locate and rescue the trapped workers from various states including Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

"Eight workers are still trapped inside, approximately 13 kilometres down" - Local Police Official
Nagarkurnool, February 22: A section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel has collapsed under the Eegalapenta police station limits in Nagarkurnool district, leaving eight workers trapped inside. The incident occurred while approximately 50 workers were engaged in work inside the tunnel.

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Tunnel collapse occurred during morning shift with 50 workers present

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Special rescue teams deployed from Hyderabad

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Workers from multiple states trapped underground

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Exact cause of collapse still unknown

According to police, several workers managed to escape immediately after the collapse. However, eight workers remain unaccounted for.

"Today, during the morning shift, around 50 workers went to work and the tunnel suddenly collapsed. Eight workers are still trapped inside, while the others escape immediately. We suspect that the remaining eight workers are still inside, approximately 13 kilometres down," an official said.

The police further added, "The trapped workers are from various places, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and other locations. Special rescue teams from Hyderabad are being deployed to assist in the rescue operation."

"So far, we have not received any complaints from the family members of the trapped workers," the police official added.

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Telangana Tunnel Collapse SLBC Tunnel Nagarkurnool Incident Industrial Accident Rescue Operation
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