Fri Feb 28 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Eight Workers Missing in Andhra Pradesh Tunnel Collapse; Rescue Efforts Continue
**Nagarkurnool, Andhra Pradesh, February 28, 2025** – Rescue operations are underway at the SLBC tunnel in Nagarkurnool, Andhra Pradesh, following a collapse that left eight workers missing. Authorities are employing advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to locate the missing individuals.
On Friday, the seventh day of the rescue operation, scans using GPR technology detected possible remains several meters deep within the debris and mud. A team from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) conducted a thorough scan of the tunnel using zero gravity penetrating radar. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited CMD Balaram stated that it may take another two days to obtain definitive information about the missing workers. While the scans have identified potential areas of interest, further scans are required for confirmation.
Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue, with teams working to remove debris and mud to reach the potential location of the missing workers. The use of plasma gas cutters has aided in the removal of sections of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).
**(Note: The original text contained several unrelated news snippets from various locations and topics. This news article focuses solely on the SLBC tunnel collapse and rescue efforts.)**
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