Rescue efforts have been highly escalated at the Telangana collapsed tunnel where part of the roof collapsed on February 22. Emergency personnel, who are equipped with advanced machinery, are working around the clock to access the trapped people. Officials have confirmed that several teams, including disaster response teams, are involved in day-and-night efforts to facilitate a safe rescue.
Officias say unstable rubbish and difficult terrain are making the operation more difficult, with cautious excavation needed to minimize further danger. Rescue teams and engineers are employing sophisticated sensors to identify any surviving signals of life and monitoring continuously the structure of the remaining tunnel sections. In spite of challenges, authorities are confident of the successful recovery of all the trapped workers.
Relatives of the victims have congregated around the area, waiting in suspense for news. The local government has promised them that all the resources needed are being mobilized to speed up the operation. Medical personnel are also on standby to administer first aid to any rescued person.
The Telangana government has directed a detailed probe into the collapse, with an eye on possible structural failure and safety negligence. Officials have meanwhile vowed to introduce tougher regulations to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The accident has also generated concerns regarding tunnel construction safety norms in the region.
