In a desperate race against time, rescue teams are working tirelessly to save eight workers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Telangana. The collapse, which occurred late Monday night, has left families anxiously waiting for news while emergency responders battle challenging conditions to reach those stuck inside.
The incident took place in the Medigadda Barrage area, where workers were engaged in construction work when a section of the tunnel caved in. Authorities suspect that soil instability and structural weaknesses may have contributed to the collapse. The trapped workers have been inside for over 24 hours, and despite limited communication, officials remain hopeful about their survival.
Rescue operations have been ongoing since the early hours of Tuesday, with teams using heavy machinery and manual efforts to clear debris. However, the unstable structure has made progress slow and hazardous. “We are doing everything possible to ensure their safe evacuation,” said an official overseeing the operation. “Our teams are coordinating closely, and we are using all available resources.”
Families of the trapped workers have gathered at the site, their faces etched with worry and hope. Many have been keeping vigil, praying for the safe return of their loved ones. “My brother was supposed to come home this weekend. Now, we don’t know if he is safe,” said one distraught relative.
Experts from disaster response teams and engineers specializing in tunnel construction have been called in to assist. While food and oxygen supply arrangements are being worked on, the primary focus remains on clearing a safe passage to extract the workers.
As the hours pass, the anxiety grows, but so does the determination of the rescue teams. Every effort is being made to ensure that this mission ends in relief and not tragedy.
