India: 41 Men Trapped In Tunnel Receive First Hot Meal In 10 Days
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:43 AM – Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Forty-one men trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India were finally able to receive their first hot meal in over a week.
On Tuesday, construction workers who have been trapped in a tunnel for 10 days were provided hot, fresh meals that were carried down through a steel pipe to where they were confined.
Government Spokesperson Deepa Gaur spoke to reporters, stating that the meals, which contained rice and lentils, were delivered through a 6-inch pipe pushed through the rubble late on Monday.
After a camera was forced through the pipe by officials on Tuesday, a video was shared that showed the construction workers in their hard hats navigating the blocked tunnel and utilizing walkie-talkies to communicate with ground rescuers.
According to officials, the drilling machine used to rescue the workers “broke, due to the mountainous region” they were trapped in. Additionally, more debris fell as a result of the machine’s strong vibrations, forcing officials to temporarily halt rescue operations.
Rescuers are currently building a road of access to the hill’s summit, from which they will reportedly descend vertically. Officials on Monday said that it will probably take several days to drill down to the tunnel from a vertical perspective, and during that time, debris may fall.
To get to the trapped workers, rescue teams will have to dig 338-feet below the surface, which is almost twice as far. According to authorities, they would keep excavating horizontally from the tunnel’s mouth in the direction of the workers.
The men have been trapped since November 12th, when a landslide caused the tunnel that they were building to collapse 650-feet from the entrance.
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What lessons can be learned from this incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future and improve safety measures for construction workers in hazardous environments
Ce November 12, when a landslide caused a part of the tunnel in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand to collapse. Since then, rescue operations have been underway to save the workers who were trapped inside.
It was a moment of relief for the workers on Tuesday when they received their first hot meal in over a week. The meals, consisting of rice and lentils, were delivered through a 6-inch pipe that was pushed through the rubble late on Monday. This pipe served as a lifeline for the workers, providing them with much-needed sustenance and hope.
A video captured by a camera that was forced through the pipe showed the construction workers in their hard hats navigating the blocked tunnel. They were seen using walkie-talkies to communicate with the rescuers on the ground. This video gave a glimpse into the difficult conditions the workers have been facing and the challenges that lie ahead for the rescue teams.
According to officials, the drilling machine used in the rescue operation broke due to the mountainous region, causing further debris to fall and temporarily halting the rescue operations. In order to continue the rescue efforts, a road of access is being built to the hill’s summit, from where the rescuers will descend vertically. However, this process is expected to take several days, and there is a risk of more debris falling during this time.
To reach the trapped workers, the rescue teams will have to dig 338-feet below the surface, almost twice as far as their current position. Authorities have stated that they will continue excavating horizontally from the tunnel’s mouth towards the workers.
The rescue operation is a race against time, with the workers facing not only the physical challenges of the collapsed tunnel but also the psychological toll of being trapped underground for an extended period. It is crucial for the rescue teams to work swiftly and safely to ensure the workers’ successful extraction.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by construction workers and the importance of stringent safety measures in such hazardous environments. It also highlights the resilience and determination of both the workers and the rescuers who are risking their own lives to save others.
As the rescue operation continues, the thoughts and prayers of people around the world are with the trapped workers and their families. May they be brought to safety soon, and may lessons be learned from this incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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