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Telangana tunnel collapse: Minister promises to finish rescue operations in two days; what we know so far

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 26 February 2025 ()
Rescue operations in Telangana's collapsed SLBC tunnel are ongoing, with Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy assuring completion within two days. Efforts to locate trapped workers continue, involving expert miners and sniffer dogs. Accumulated debris poses challenges, but advancements have been made, with teams preparing plans to mitigate risks and expedite rescue of the eight trapped individuals.
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News video: Telangana Tunnel Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway, Survival Chances Of Trapped Workers Very Less

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The rescue operation at the SLBC tunnel collapse site in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district continues as eight workers remain trapped for over 72 hours. Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao stated that the chances of survival are “very remote” due to debris blocking the tunnel. A team of...

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