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Nine Killed, 15 Trapped as Indian Tunnel Collapses
✍️ The Daily Star
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 08:08 AM
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A tunnel collapse in India has claimed nine lives and left 15 people trapped, authorities say.
A tunnel collapse occurred in India on Tuesday, resulting in nine fatalities and 15 individuals trapped beneath the debris.
Rescue teams from local police, the Indian Army, and specialized engineering units were deployed immediately to the site. They worked through the night to extricate survivors and secure the area.
Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse, with officials citing possible structural failure and inadequate maintenance as potential factors.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a comprehensive review of tunnel safety standards across the country and promised a detailed report once the investigation concludes.
Rescue teams from local police, the Indian Army, and specialized engineering units were deployed immediately to the site. They worked through the night to extricate survivors and secure the area.
Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse, with officials citing possible structural failure and inadequate maintenance as potential factors.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a comprehensive review of tunnel safety standards across the country and promised a detailed report once the investigation concludes.