Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: At least 36 workers feared trapped; rescue operations underway

At least 36 workers are feared to be trapped inside an under-construction tunnel that collapsed on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand’s Uttarakashi district, officials said on Sunday. According to Uttarkashi Superintendant of Police, Arpan Yaduvanshi, a portion of the underconstruction tunnel connecting Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed on Saturday night. A part of the tunnel broke about 200 meters ahead of the starting point on the Silkyara side of Brahmakhal-Polgaon. ► Subscribe to The Economic Times for latest video updates. It’s free! - ► More Videos @ ETTV - ► ► For business news on the go, download ET app: Follow ET on: ► Facebook - ► Twitter - ► LinkedIn - ► Instagram - ► Flipboard - @economictimes The Economic Times | A Times Internet Limited product