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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: ‘Lifeline’ after 200+hrs, 6-inch pipe to carry food for workers

IndiaTimes Monday, 20 November 2023
After being trapped for over 200 hours, 41 workers in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi's Silkyara have received some good news. Rescue teams successfully created an additional supply line by inserting a six-inch diameter pipe through the debris. The pipe will allow for the delivery of nutritious food, medicines, and improved ventilation. The workers will also receive a hot meal for the first time. The rescuers considered multiple options to reach the trapped workers.
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