IN PICS | Rescue Ops Continue After Tunnel Collapses On NH In J&K's Ramban District

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A part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, trapping at least 13 labourers, three of whom were rescued. (Image Source: PTI)

The incident occurred late on Thursday night and the rescue operation was in full swing. Officials said the three rescued workers have been admitted to hospitals. Several machines and trucks have been damaged in the incident. (Image Source: PTI)

According to PTI, the rescue operation started at midnight and was going on in full swing to reach the trapped people. One of the three injured has been taken to the Government Medical College hospital in Jammu. (Image Source: ANI)

A small portion of the front side of the tunnel at Khoni nallah collapsed during an audit, they said, adding that a joint rescue operation was launched immediately by police and the Army. (Image Source: PTI)

Rescue operation underway after a portion of an under-construction tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway caved-in near Magerkote in Ramban district on Friday. (Image Source: PTI)

Rock breakers are also being used to reach the people who are trapped under the debris. (Image Source: PTI)

Those trapped inside the tunnel work with the company conducting the auditing the tunnel. Several ambulances were dispatched to the location from Banihal. (Image Source: ANI)

The length of the tunnel is around 3 meters only and whether they are inside it or outside the tunnel area is not specifically known. Debris is all-around. There are chances of suffocation also,” an official said, adding, “the rescue operation has been going on since 12 a.m." He said it was a “delicate operation” as far as vulnerability is concerned. (Image Source: PTI)

"I’m in constant touch with DC. Nearly 10 workers were trapped under the debris. Another 2 were rescued & hospitalised with injuries. Rescue operations are on. Civil administration & Police authorities are monitoring the situation," said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (Image Source: ANI)

A body recovered while 9 are still trapped under the debris at the Jammu tunnel collapse site. 3 injured evacuated yesterday. NDRF, SDRF, QRT & Army deployed at site for search & rescue operation, Mussarat Islam, District Development Commissioner told ANI. (Image Source: ANI)