All 41 Trapped Indian Construction Workers Rescued After 17 Days in Himalayan Tunnel Collapse
In a remarkable rescue effort, all 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas have been successfully rescued, announced Indian officials. The low-wage workers, hailing from some of the country’s most impoverished regions, were stranded for a harrowing 17 days after the tunnel collapsed on November 12th.
Indian rescue teams tirelessly drilled through the debris, working around the clock to reach the trapped workers. The challenging operation involved extracting the men through a narrow three-foot-wide steel pipe. Each worker was brought out on stretchers, symbolizing a triumph of resilience and dedication.
The first worker to be rescued was greeted with a marigold flower garland, a traditional Indian gesture signifying a warm welcome. The rescue of all 41 workers marks a significant success for the dedicated rescue teams and brings relief to families and communities anxiously awaiting the safe return of their loved ones.
