Sat Feb 22 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Tunnel Collapse Traps Eight Workers; PM Modi Assures Assistance
**Hyderabad, Telangana, India –** A major incident occurred today at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (SLBC) tunnel project in Telangana, resulting in eight workers being trapped following a partial tunnel collapse. The incident took place around 8:20 AM when a section of the tunnel caved in, approximately three meters of cement segments giving way. Those trapped include two engineers, two operators, and four laborers.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who offered his full support and assured all necessary assistance in the rescue operation. The Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the situation and ongoing rescue efforts, mentioning that Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Jupally Krishna Rao are overseeing the rescue operation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is already on the ground assisting in the rescue efforts. There are reports that oxygen is not reaching all the trapped workers.
The SLBC tunnel project had recently resumed work after a significant hiatus, with operations beginning just four days ago. This incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the construction site. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
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This article will be updated as the situation develops.
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