A part of the tunnel being constructed under the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Nagarakurranul district of Telangana suddenly collapsed on Saturday, causing 8 people to be trapped in the tunnel. The state government said that rescue work is going on at the scene. The help of Indian Army, NDRF and experts is being taken. Late night an SDRF jawan told that it is not possible to go inside the tunnel, there is mud to the knees, we have to take another way.
Telangana irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who reached the spot, said that the help of experts working in a tunnel accident in Joshimath in Uttarakhand last year is also being taken. Apart from this, teams of Indian Army and NDRF are also posted on the spot. The rescue team has made arrangements to send fresh air to the tunnel so that the trapped people do not have difficulty in breathing.
Prime Minister Modi spoke to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana Chief Minister A.K. Talked to Revanth Reddy over the phone and took information about the accident and assured all possible help from the Center.
The state government is making every effort: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over this tragedy and hoped for his safety. Rahul Gandhi said in a post on Twitter that I have been told that the rescue operation is going on and the state government is making every effort to bring back the danger with the disaster relief teams as soon as possible.
CM of Jharkhand said- ready to help
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said that some workers from Jharkhand and other states have been reported to be stranded in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel accident in Nagarakurranul district of Telangana. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has been requested to provide all possible assistance in the tunnel accident. I wish for the safety of all the workers trapped in the Marang Buru tragedy, the Jharkhand government is taking information about every moment by coordinating with the Telangana government, we are ready for all necessary help.
