Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Efforts Intensify as Teams Cut Through Boring Machine
Date: 01-mar-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team
Latest Updates on SLBC Tunnel Rescue Efforts
The rescue operation at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district continues as teams work tirelessly to save eight trapped workers. The collapse, which occurred on February 22, 2025, has posed a massive challenge for rescuers. Authorities are now cutting through the tunnel boring machine (TBM) blocking the way, using advanced metal-cutting equipment.
Rescue Operation Challenges and Progress
Efforts to Reach Trapped Workers
The trapped workers are located approximately 14 kilometers inside the collapsed tunnel. To ensure their safe retrieval, the rescue teams have adopted multiple strategies, including:
- Cutting Through the Boring Machine: Specialized gas-cutting tools and plasma cutters are being used to break through the tunnel boring machine obstructing access to the trapped men.
- Clearing Debris and Silt: Heavy machinery is in operation to remove mechanical debris, ensuring a safe passage for the rescue teams.
- Support from South Central Railway: The railway department has deployed Brocho cutting machines and additional technical assistance to expedite the process.
No Contact with Trapped Workers Yet
Despite ongoing efforts, rescue teams have not yet established communication with the trapped workers. Experts are monitoring oxygen levels and tunnel stability while ensuring that all possible safety measures are in place.
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Authorities Committed to Completing the Rescue
The Telangana government, along with disaster management teams, is fully engaged in overcoming every challenge in this high-risk rescue operation. Engineers and rescue experts are continuously assessing tunnel conditions to prevent further collapses and ensure the safety of both the workers and the rescuers.
Stay tuned for further updates as the rescue operation unfolds.
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