Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Heavy Auger machine being used for rescue operation
40 workers are stranded in a tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand for the last 5 days. Rescue operations are being carried out day and night to bring them out safely but till now no success has been achieved. Now it is being said that it may take 2-3 more days to evacuate the workers safely.
The help of modern machines is being taken to evacuate the workers. On Thursday also, the rescue operation was started again by installing the American Auger machine. Meanwhile, Union Minister VK Singh arrived on Thursday to take stock of the situation. He said although the rescue work may be completed soon, even by Friday, the government is setting a longer deadline keeping in mind the unexpected difficulties.
VK Singh, who was present at the site, said, ‘our priority is to ensure that the stranded workers are safe and they are rescued as soon as possible. From the Prime Minister to the Chief Minister, everyone is helping in every possible way. We encountered some problems with the machine that was being used previously and now a faster, more powerful machine has been deployed.’
VK Singh said, ‘our target is that the operation should be over in 2-3 days. This may end soon but we are taking more time to avoid any problem again. All suggestions are being considered. Along with foreign experts, domestic experts are also being consulted.’
