Uttarkashi Tunnel : 41 workers came out from Uttarkashi Tunnel: All 41 workers trapped in the tunnel on the 17th day have been safely taken out from the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted the laborers who won the Mahabharata of death with their courage in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He said this is a very emotional moment. The height of courage and patience will inspire us. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi also talked to Uttarakhand Chief Minister CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Let us tell you that all the laborers trapped in the tunnel have been completely rescued by the rescue team and they have been taken to AIIMS located in Rishikesh.
The success of the rescue operation of our labor brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional. I want to say to the friends who were trapped in the tunnel that your courage and patience is inspiring everyone. I wish you all well and good health.
It is a matter of great satisfaction that after a long wait these friends of ours will now meet their loved ones. The patience and courage that all these families have shown in this challenging time cannot be appreciated enough. I also salute the spirit of all the people associated with this rescue operation. His bravery and determination have given new life to our labor brothers. Everyone involved in this mission has set an amazing example of humanity and teamwork.” – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Workers were trapped in the tunnel for 16 days
On November 12, an emergency hospital was built inside the kitchen canal in Silkyara, Uttarakhand, and an air ambulance was also deployed.
It is being told that an emergency hospital has been prepared inside the tunnel. After taking the workers out of the tunnel, they will be taken directly to the hospital. Oxygen cylinders have also been sent inside the tunnel.
Air ambulance has also been arranged for the workers outside the tunnel. Rope and ladder are being taken into the tunnel. At around 5:00 in the morning, due to a landslide, a part of the under-construction Silkyara-Dandalgaon tunnel located on Yamunotri National Highway suddenly collapsed, due to which 41 laborers from 8 states got trapped inside the tunnel. To save all these workers, different teams were engaged in relief and rescue work.