Uttarakhand: Rescue Ops Underway After Under-Construction Tunnel Collapses, Many Feared Trapped

Rescue operations are underway after a portion of a tunnel under construction between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. (Source: PTI)

Rescue personnel removing debris from the collapse to reach the people trapped inside. (Source: PTI)

At least 36 people are reportedly trapped inside and efforts are underway to rescue them safely. (Source: PTI)

The part of the tunnel which broke was 200 metres ahead from the starting point. (Source: Twitter/@uksdrf)

Rescue personnel inside the tunnel as the rescue work slowly progresses. (Source: Twitter/@uksdrf)

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) engaged in rescue operations. The incident occurred around 4 am. (Source: PTI)

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he was in contact with the officials from the time he got to know about the incident. “NDRF and SDRF are at the spot. We pray to god for the safe return of everybody.” (Source: ANI)