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7 Killed, 3 Trapped as Under-Construction Tunnel Collapses in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
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🗓 15 Aug 2026, 09:18 AM
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A tunnel under construction in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, collapsed, killing seven workers and trapping three others.
A tunnel under construction in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand collapsed on Tuesday, killing seven workers and leaving three others trapped beneath the rubble.
The collapse occurred during routine work on the project, which aims to improve connectivity in the remote Himalayan region. Rescue teams from the state police and the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority were dispatched immediately to the site.
Preliminary reports indicate that the collapse was caused by a sudden shift in the unstable rock strata, though a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause. Authorities have urged workers to follow safety protocols and have temporarily halted further construction in the area.
Local officials have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and are coordinating with medical teams to provide assistance to the injured. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety standards in the mountainous districts of Uttarakhand.
The government has pledged to review safety measures and ensure that such accidents do not recur.
The collapse occurred during routine work on the project, which aims to improve connectivity in the remote Himalayan region. Rescue teams from the state police and the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority were dispatched immediately to the site.
Preliminary reports indicate that the collapse was caused by a sudden shift in the unstable rock strata, though a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact cause. Authorities have urged workers to follow safety protocols and have temporarily halted further construction in the area.
Local officials have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and are coordinating with medical teams to provide assistance to the injured. The incident has raised concerns about construction safety standards in the mountainous districts of Uttarakhand.
The government has pledged to review safety measures and ensure that such accidents do not recur.