Uttarkashi Tunnel Ordeal Ends: All 41 workers rescued after 17 days

Rescued workers now safe & healthy

Posted by: Pradeep Pattanayak

The perseverance of the rescue team yielded results after they successfully rescued all the workers who were stuck in the tunnel for 17 long days. All the rescued workers were reportedly healthy.

Workers come out one by one

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After a long-drawn operation, the rescue workers reach the trapped labourers and bring them out one after another

5 out of 41 rescued so far

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Five out of 41 workers trapped inside the tunnel successfully rescued.

BIG BREAKTHROUGH!

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5 trapped workers reportedly come out of the tunnel

'Great success in the ongoing rescue'

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"There has been a great success in the ongoing rescue operation in the Silkyara Tunnel, the work of pipe pushing has been done across the debris. Now preparations have been started to evacuate the workers safely," said Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

'5 minutes each for 41 persons'

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Addressing a press conference, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), Member, NDMA, said, "It is estimated that it will take three to five minutes to evacuate each of the 41 persons."

Rescue operation may continue entire night

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Speaking on the Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) tunnel rescue, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.), Member, NDMA, told ANI, "...it will take the entire night to complete this operation."

'NHAI starts work of audit of all tunnels'

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On Silkyara tunnel rescue mission, Vishal Chauhan, Member, NHAI, said," NHAI has again started the work of audit of all tunnels. We are working on this with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and one other agency."

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: We are not in any hurry, says Syed Ata Hasnain

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain, Member, NDMA, today said, "All safety precautions will be implemented. No premature announcements are to be made, it will be against all principles. We also have to take care of the safety and security of people who are rescuing the workers...We are not in any hurry..."

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Workers to be airlifted

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Chinook helicopter is present at Chinyalisaur airstrip to airlift the workers after their rescue from Silkyara tunnel.

Families of trapped workers express happiness

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Family members of the trapped workers who are expected to be rescued soon from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi say, "We are happy that they will be rescued soon. We will welcome them in a nice way. We had told them that the rescue team would reach them soon."

#WATCH | Family members of the trapped workers who are expected to be rescued soon from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi say, "We are happy that they will be rescued soon. We will welcome them in a nice way. We had told them that the rescue team would reach them soon." pic.twitter.com/sRmEz5Dp64

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2023

Trapped workers to be taken to Chinyalisaur CHC 30 km from tunnel, 41 beds prepared

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Preparations complete at Community Health Center Chinyalisaur for the treatment of 41 workers who will be brought here after they are rescued and brought out of Silkyara tunnel.

Work of laying pipes is complete, informs Uttarakhand CM Dhami

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“As a result of the immense grace of Baba Baukh Nag Ji, prayers of crores of countrymen and the tireless work of all the rescue teams engaged in the rescue operation, the work of laying pipes in the tunnel to take out the workers has been completed. Soon all the labourers will be taken out,” Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami wrote on X.

बाबा बौख नाग जी की असीम कृपा, करोड़ों देशवासियों की प्रार्थना एवं रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन में लगे सभी बचाव दलों के अथक परिश्रम के फलस्वरूप श्रमिकों को बाहर निकालने के लिए टनल में पाइप डालने का कार्य पूरा हो चुका है। शीघ्र ही सभी श्रमिक भाइयों को बाहर निकाल लिया जाएगा।

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) November 28, 2023

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at site of Silkyara tunnel rescue

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at the site of Silkyara tunnel rescue.
 

#WATCH | Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at the site of Silkyara tunnel rescue.

He tweets, "...work of inserting the pipe inside the tunnel is complete. All the workers will be rescued soon." pic.twitter.com/KUMWuUiRqb

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2023

Rescuers break through Silkyara tunnel rubble

Posted by: Poonam Singh

 Rescue workers broke through the 60-metre stretch of rubble in Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, ending the ordeal of 41 workers trapped inside for 16 days.

A senior Uttarakhand official at the site said drilling was complete.

Asked by reporters, NHIDCL managing director Mahmood Ahmed did not immediately confirm the development but said the last section of the escape pipe was being pushed through the drilled passage.

A portion of the tunnel collapsed on November 12, blocking the exit of 41 workers inside. 

(PTI)

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Ambulance being taken inside tunnel

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An ambulance being taken inside the tunnel. As per the latest update, pipe has been inserted up to 55.3 metres.

#WATCH | Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | An ambulance being taken inside the tunnel. As per the latest update, pipe has been inserted up to 55.3 metres. pic.twitter.com/ULnuwq2RrS

— ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2023

We are expecting to see some results by 5 pm: Micro tunnelling expert Chris Cooper

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"We are still mining. We have got a couple of more metres to go...We are expecting to see some results by 5 pm. 2-3 metres are left,"  Micro tunnelling expert Chris Cooper was quoted saying to ANI.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Manual drilling on, Uttarakhand CM says pipes inserted up to 52 metres

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Pipes have been inserted up to 52 metres through the rubble at Silkyara tunnel, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Tuesday as efforts to rescue the 41 workers trapped there continued for the 17th day. Read more...

Vertical Drilling Stopped, Manual Drilling On

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Vertical drilling on the hill has been stopped for the time being as manual drilling is going on successfully inside the tunnel. The process of changing machines in vertical drilling is being completed.

PM Modi Speaks to CM Dhami on Rescue Operations

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami once again on Tuesday and took information regarding the relief and rescue work of workers trapped in the tunnel. The Chief Minister said that quality food is being sent regularly to all the workers trapped inside. All the workers are also being kept in constant communication with doctors and psychiatrists.

Arnold Dix Positive of Rescue Ops Today

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International Tunneling Expert, Arnold Dix said ANI, "We have been positive before and I am positive today. Today is the first day I said, "I feel good."...The drilling along the top of the mountain is coming along perfectly. In the tunnel, it is coming along very well. So, I feel good...The mountain has told us one thing, that is to be humble...41 men, home safe and then you will be reporting the most extraordinary thing.."

Stranded Workers' Relatives Asked to Be Ready!

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The relatives of the 41 trapped workers have been asked to be prepared and keep the clothes and bags of the workers ready. The workers will be taken to Chinyalisaur hospital after being rescued and brought out.

43 Metres of Vertical Drilling Completed

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So far, 43 metres of vertical drilling for the 1.2 metres diameter pipe from the top of the hill has been completed. Reportedly, 78 metres of vertical drilling for the 8 mm diameter pipe from the top of the hill has also been completed and manual drilling is underway smoothly, inside the tunnel.