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Rat-hole miners arrive to assist in rescue of 8 workers after tunnel collapse in Telangana: What we know so far

IndiaTimes Monday, 24 February 2025 ()
Six teams of rat miners join the rescue operation in Nagarkurnool to save eight trapped workers after the Srisailam Left Bank Canal collapse. Despite formidable challenges, including water and obstructions, teams are hopeful. Telangana minister Jupally Krishna Rao, however, admits the survival chances are very remote, but efforts continue tirelessly.
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