Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescuers battle to interrupt by way of silt, water
Recalling that eight individuals died throughout a hearth accident at SLB energy plant and 7 had been killed at Kaleshwaram Undertaking when the BRS was in energy, the minister mentioned they by no means criticised the then authorities. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao additionally visited the accident web site.
Nagarkurnool district collector B. Santhosh mentioned earlier than taking any step ahead, the soundness of the tunnel has been considered at the same time as dewatering is happening.
“As of now, we aren’t capable of talk with them (trapped employees). We’re taking the recommendation of the Geological survey of India and another individuals. As of now we’re dewatering and going ahead. However for the final 40 or 50 metres, we aren’t capable of go. L& T consultants are additionally right here,” the collector informed PTI.
He mentioned the groups weren’t in a position to enter the final 50 metres the place the eight individuals had been trapped, owing to accumulation of muck and particles. The collector additionally mentioned the groups had been capable of go as much as the tunnel boring machine (TBM). However, after the TBM, at a stretch of 40-50 metres, there’s a 4-5 metre excessive sludge accumulation which was impeding additional motion.
With further help and gear, the group has once more gone inside, he mentioned, including “the technique (of the group) is to cross that 40-metre stretch and talk with the people who find themselves inside”.
Asserting that the security of the rescuers is paramount, Nagarkurnool superintendent of police Vaibhav Gaikwad mentioned the geological consultants have collected soil samples and primarily based on the result of the evaluation, the long run plan of action can be determined.
The unfolding incident brings to thoughts the current tragedy in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, wherein decomposed our bodies of 9 miners, trapped in a coal quarry for 44 days, had been introduced out after a fruitless operation to rescue them alive.
With PTI inputs
