Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union Minister VK Singh reach site

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh reached the site of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel where the operation to rescue 41 trapped workers is in its final stage.

Dhami said, "45 metres of pipeline has been laid through auger machine. The rescue is at its final stages. There are some obstacles,. but I hope that the workers are rescued as early as possible. Post-rescue preparations have been done. Ambulances and Hospitals are ready for their check-up and treatment. PM Modi is taking updates on the rescue every single day. He took the update today as well. Our experts are working day and night to rescue the workers..."

According to reports, an iron mesh which came in the way of the auger machine drilling through the rubble has been removed and only a few metres of drilling is remaining.

Doctors and ambulances have been kept on stand-by while a 41-bed makeshift hospital has been prepared for the workers.

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